Minimalism is often linked to cleansing and detoxifying and believe it or not, watercress is one of the best greens to instantly detoxify your system after – let’s say-  a rough night out. The reason for that is the high level of vitamins A and C that is hidden in the peppery green as well as iron and fiber.

Here’s a quick recipe for a fresh and hot bowl of watercress soup to reboot your entire system.

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp. olive oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 large potato, peeled and cut into dices (2 cups)
1 tsp. salt
3 cups chicken stock
2 bunches watercress, coarsely chopped
Pepper
Lemon wedges, for serving

DIRECTIONS

  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil and garlic, and cook about 1 minute. Add in potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook 1 minute.
  • Add stock and 1 1/2 cups of water, and wait until it’s boiled. Reduce to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in watercress. Return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

Pour and serve it in soup bowls, add a lemon wedge into each bowl.

Serve and enjoy!

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