Spinach & Watercress Soup with Avocado, Rice, and Seeds Recipe
Introduction
This Spinach & Watercress Soup is a vibrant and nutritious blend that’s perfect for a light lunch or starter. With creamy avocado and a hint of lemon, it’s both refreshing and comforting.
Ingredients
- 100g spinach
- 100g watercress
- 1 spring onion, sliced
- 100ml vegetable stock
- ½ an avocado
- 100g cooked rice
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tbsp mixed seeds, plus extra to serve
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Place the spinach, watercress, sliced spring onion, vegetable stock, avocado, cooked rice, lemon juice, mixed seeds, and seasoning into a blender.
- Step 2: Blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Step 3: Pour the soup into a pot and gently heat it on the stove until piping hot, stirring occasionally.
- Step 4: Serve the soup topped with extra toasted seeds for added crunch if desired.
Tips & Variations
- Use homemade vegetable stock for a richer flavor.
- Swap cooked rice for cooked quinoa or couscous to change texture.
- Add a small clove of garlic to the blender for extra depth.
- For a thinner soup, add more vegetable stock or water when blending.
Storage
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use fresh watercress for this recipe?
Yes, fresh watercress is ideal for this soup. Just make sure to wash it thoroughly before use.
Is this soup suitable for vegans?
Absolutely. This recipe uses vegetable stock and plant-based ingredients, making it perfect for a vegan diet.
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Spinach & Watercress Soup with Avocado, Rice, and Seeds Recipe
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A creamy and nutritious spinach and watercress soup blended to smooth perfection, enriched with avocado and cooked rice for extra body, and topped with toasted mixed seeds for a delightful crunch. This quick and healthy soup is perfect for a light lunch or starter.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 100g spinach
- 100g watercress
- 1 spring onion, sliced
- juice of ½ lemon
Liquids & Stocks
- 100ml vegetable stock
Additional Ingredients
- ½ an avocado
- 100g cooked rice
- 2 tbsp mixed seeds, plus extra to serve
- Seasoning to taste (salt and pepper)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Gather fresh spinach, watercress, and slice one spring onion thinly. Juice half a lemon and ensure you have cooked rice ready. Measure the vegetable stock and mixed seeds.
- Blend the soup: Place spinach, watercress, spring onion, vegetable stock, avocado, cooked rice, lemon juice, and two tablespoons of mixed seeds into a blender. Season with salt and pepper according to taste. Blend everything until completely smooth, ensuring a creamy texture.
- Heat the soup: Transfer the blended mixture into a saucepan and warm over medium heat until the soup is piping hot, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve and garnish: Pour the hot soup into bowls and scatter toasted mixed seeds on top for added crunch and texture. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Using cooked rice helps thicken the soup and adds a smooth texture.
- If you prefer a thinner soup, add extra vegetable stock or water before blending.
- To toast the seeds, dry-fry them in a pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- This soup can be served warm or chilled for a refreshing cold soup option.
- Adjust seasoning carefully after blending and heating to ensure balanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: spinach soup, watercress soup, creamy green soup, healthy vegetarian soup, blended soup, avocado soup
