Description
A vibrant and nutritious Spinach & Watercress Soup that blends fresh greens with creamy avocado and cooked rice for a smooth, comforting meal. Enhanced with lemon juice and crunchy mixed seeds, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Greens
- 100g spinach
- 100g watercress
- 1 spring onion, sliced
- juice of ½ lemon
Liquids and Stocks
- 100ml vegetable stock
Others
- ½ an avocado
- 100g cooked rice
- 2 tbsp mixed seeds, plus extra to serve
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the fresh ingredients including spinach, watercress, and sliced spring onion along with cooked rice and the avocado, ensuring everything is clean and ready for blending.
- Blend the Soup: Place the spinach, watercress, spring onion, vegetable stock, avocado, cooked rice, lemon juice, mixed seeds, and a pinch of salt and pepper into a blender. Whizz until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined.
- Heat the Soup: Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan and gently heat it on medium until piping hot. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even heating.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and scatter extra toasted mixed seeds on top to add texture and a nutty crunch. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use cooked rice to add natural creaminess and body to the soup.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for desired tanginess.
- Adding toasted seeds enhances flavor and provides a crunchy texture contrast.
- This soup can be served hot or chilled for a refreshing summer option.
- Season with salt and pepper according to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: spinach soup, watercress soup, blended soup, healthy soup, vegetarian soup, avocado soup
