Watercress and potato soup

By: Mark Sargeant From: Market Kitchen

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Prep time:
10 mins
Cook time:
10 mins
Serves:
4

Mark Sargeant adds a touch of luxury to this classic soup with an oyster and crème fraiche garnish

Ingredients

  • 1 litre vegetable stock
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil, plus a drizzle to serve
  • 1 large Shallots, finely chopped
  • 200 g waxy Potatoes, peeled and finely chopped
  • 250g Watercress, washed
  • small handful spinach leaves

To serve

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Method

1. Bring the stock to the boil.

2. Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Soften the shallot and potatoes for 5-7 minutes but do not allow them to colour. Pour in the stock and bring to a rolling boil.

3. Drop in the watercress and spinach and as soon as the leaves wilt, remove the pan from the heat.

4. Transfer the leaves and potatoes to a food processor and blend until smooth then gradually add the liquor until the soup becomes smooth and velvety.

5. Poach the oysters in their own juice for 2 minutes then remove with a slotted spoon.

6. Serve the soup in wide shallow bowls with the oysters and a spoonful of crème fraiche on top. Garnish with chervil or watercress and a drizzle of olive oil.

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