Watercress soup with crisp bacon Recipe

Watercress soup with crisp bacon Recipe

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 25g/1oz butter
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 300ml/10fl oz vegetable stock
  • 50ml/2fl oz double cream
  • 75g/2žoz watercress
  • 1 rasher smoked bacon, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Greek-style yoghurt
  1. Heat the oil and butter in a pan and gently fry the onion and garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the cream and the watercress, stir well and bring to a simmer. Allow to cool slightly, then blend with a hand-blender until smooth.
  3. To serve, place the chopped bacon into a pan and fry until crisp.
  4. Pour the soup into a shallow serving bowl. Garnish with a dollop of yoghurt and sprinkle over the bacon.
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