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Watercress, Potato and Ginger Soup
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 This
recipe for Watercress, Potato and Ginger Soup
has been reproduced courtesy of Schwartz.
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Ingredients
for Watercress, Potato and Ginger Soup
2 tbs olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
200g new potatoes, par boiled for 15 minutes until
soft
100g watercress, stalks and leaves separated
1 1/2 tsp Schwartz Ginger Ground, Ground
600ml milk
1 1/2 tbs Schwartz Parsley Flat Leaf
Schwartz Sea Salt and Pepper to season
How
to make Watercress, Potato and Ginger Soup
- Heat
1 tbs of the olive oil in a saucepan.
- Add
the onion and gently fry until softened, but do not
colour.
- Add
the garlic and fry for a further minute.
- Chop
the potatoes roughly and add to the pan with watercress
stalks, ginger and milk and boil for 3 - 4 minutes.
- Season
with salt and pepper, add the watercress leaves and
half of the Parsley, stir.
- Pour
into a blender and blend until smooth then divide
between 4 bowls.
- Combine
the remaining olive oil with the remaining Parsley
and drizzle over the soup to serve.
Serves
4
Schwartz
www.schwartzspicesandhealth.co.uk
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