Best Spinach And Watercress In Cream Recipes

SIMPLE SPINACH AND WATERCRESS SOUP

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Make and share this Simple Spinach and Watercress Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lovefood

Categories Clear Soup

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

200 g watercress, washed
200 g Baby Spinach, washed
2 medium potatoes
1 onion
nutmeg
salt and pepper
olive oil
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
marjoram
cream (optional)
mixed herbs (optional)

Steps:

heat oil in a large pan.
Add onions and cook for 3 minutes stirring occasionally till they begin to soften.
add the potatoes, water, marjoram, thyme and bay leaf. pinch of salt for taste.
bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and cook gently for about 25minutes until the vegetables are tender.
remove the bay leaf and herb sprigs.
add the spinach and water cress and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, just until it is completely wilted.
allow the soup to cool slightly, then transfer to blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
return the soup to the sauce pan and thin with a little more water, if wished.
season to taste with salt pepper and nutmeg.
place over a low heat and simmer until reheated.
ladle soup into bowls and swirl cream into each bowl(optional).
for vegan omit cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.6, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 67.2, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 5

SPINACH AND WATERCRESS IN CREAM

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories easy, quick, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound spinach in bulk or 1 10-ounce cellophane bag
1 bunch watercress
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

Pick over the spinach and discard tough stems and blemished leaves. Rinse and drain well. There should be about 8 cups, loosely packed.
Cut off the tough ends of the watercress. Rinse and drain well. There should be about 3 1/2 cups, loosely packed.
Combine spinach, watercress, cream, butter, salt and a generous grinding of pepper in a saucepan. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Cook, turning the greens in the sauce, about 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 150, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 386 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams