Mediterranean Diet Watercress Soup
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this nutrient-packed Watercress Soup, a perfect addition to your healthy eating routine. This creamy yet light dish combines the peppery kick of watercress with the comforting richness of potato, aromatic sautéed onions, and garlic, all simmered in a nourishing vegetable broth. Brightened with a splash of lemon juice and finished with fresh parsley, this wholesome soup is vegan-friendly, packed with antioxidants, and ready in just 40 minutes. Whether you’re embracing the Mediterranean diet or simply craving a cozy, guilt-free recipe, this soup makes a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 6 cups, loosely packed watercress
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium, peeled and diced potato
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 6-8 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced potato and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potato is tender.
Add the watercress to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until wilted.
Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until creamy.
Stir in the lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve warm with a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
888 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 4906 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.3 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 26.4 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 440 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 3222 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
