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The Flexitarian » Recipe » Watercress, Spinach & Leek Soup

Watercress, Spinach & Leek Soup

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Looking for a delicious, healthy soup that is both vegan and gluten-free? This Watercress, Spinach, and Leek Soup is the perfect way to nourish your body with nutrient-packed greens. It’s light yet filling, with a smooth, comforting texture that will leave you satisfied.

Watercress, Spinach & Leek Soup

Nutrient-Packed Watercress, Spinach & Leek Soup

This watercress, spinach & leek soup is delightfully smooth and packed with wholesome goodness. It is a nourishing, plant-based option full of vibrant flavours and essential nutrients. Perfect for a light, healthy meal, this soup will keep you feeling satisfied and energised.

I find watercress and spinach very invigorating and this recipe is perfect whenever I need a little spring pick-me-up.

Mineral-rich watercress is said to boost immunity and help prevent cancer. It is also high in calcium, Vitamin C as well as folate. This is really a super ingredient we should all try to include more in our diet. It is versatile and can be added to soups, smoothies, salads etc…

Other watercress recipes to try

  • Red Lentil Coconutty Dahl by Love Watercress
  • Watercress Mayo
  • Watercress Pesto
  • Secretly Green Smoothie
  • Vegan Pasta Primavera with Watercress & Almond Pesto

Just before serving, you can add some (dairy-free) cream on top of this soup as well as some chilli flakes. It is also really delicious with some crusty bread.

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I hope you enjoy this watercress, spinach & leek soup recipe as much as I do. If you do make it, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

Watercress, Spinach & Leek Soup [vegan] [gluten free] by The Flexitarian

Watercress, Spinach & Leek Soup

Silky and smooth, this Watercress, Spinach & Leek Soup is filled with goodness.
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Iron Rich Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Soups
Cuisine English
Servings 4 servings
Calories 189 kcal

Equipment

large saucepan
watercress spinach & leek soup
handheld immersion blender

Disclaimer: the equipment list above includes affiliate links to products I use and like.

Ingredients
 
 

  • 100 g watercress
  • 65 g spinach
  • 200 g leek
  • 450 g potatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves – crushed
  • 1 litre vegetable stock
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • dash of nutmeg
  • optional: cream or dairy-free cream to serve
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Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add finely chopped leek and crushed garlic. Cook for 3 mins.
    200 g leek, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 garlic cloves – crushed
  • Add watercress, spinach, peeled and diced potatoes.
    100 g watercress, 65 g spinach, 450 g potatoes
  • Add vegetable stock.
    1 litre vegetable stock
  • Bring to the boil then cook covered under medium heat for 20 mins.
  • Liquidise the soup. Season to taste with nutmeg.
    dash of nutmeg
  • Serve with a dollop of cream or dairy-free cream if desired.
    optional: cream or dairy-free cream to serve

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 41mgPotassium: 743mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3158IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 2mg
Keyword leek, soup, spinach, watercress

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  • Vegan Leek & Potato Soup
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