Watercress Soup
A healthy and comforting watercress soup recipe made with fresh greens, sweet red dates, and goji berries. This easy side dish takes just 25 minutes total and keeps the broth perfectly clear, sweet, and nourishing.
Servings: 3 people
Ingredients
- 5 cups water
- 200 g watercress rinsed, cut into 2-inch strips
- 1 tablespoon dried goji berries rinsed
- 6 dried red dates rinsed
- 6-8 fish balls optional
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the watercress, using a ladle or tongs to gently press it down until submerged in the water. Add the red dates and goji berries.
- Continue boiling until the watercress has wilted. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Continue simmering, skimming occasionally, until the watercress reaches your preferred texture, about 10 minutes for a slightly crunchy texture or 15 minutes for a softer texture.
- Add the fish balls, if using, and cook for another 3 minutes, or until heated through. Season with salt to taste and serve hot.
Notes
I am using large red dates here, so if yours are on the smaller side, go ahead and use 8 to 10 pieces instead.
Nutrition
Serving: 3people | Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2131IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg