PURéE OF PEAS AND WATERCRESS

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Purée of Peas and Watercress image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, side dish

Time 20m

Yield A side dish for 4 (or 2, with leftovers)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups frozen peas
2 1-pound bunches watercress, trimmed of all but top 2 to 3 inches
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add the peas and return to a boil. Turn off the heat. Add the watercress tops to the peas and cover the saucepan. Let sit for 5 minutes so that the watercress wilts.
  • Drain the peas and watercress and transfer to a food processor. Add the butter, pepper and salt and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Spoon into a serving dish and serve.

MUMTAZ ALI SHAH
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This is the best pea soup I've ever had. The watercress adds a unique flavor that I love.


Thlonolofaditswe Moeketsi
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This soup is so creamy and delicious. I could eat it every day.


Lidsy Ibarra
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I love the bright green color of this soup. It's so inviting and makes me want to eat it.


Abdelaziz Farid
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. I had some leftover ham from Easter dinner, and I used it to make this soup. It was delicious!


Asfa Asad
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Kristin Smith
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This soup is perfect for a casual dinner party. It's easy to make, and it can be served hot or cold.


Blaizy Ice
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I love that this soup can be made ahead of time. I often make a big batch on the weekend, and then I have lunch or dinner ready to go all week.


nowsan Islam
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This soup is so versatile. You can add different vegetables, herbs, and spices to change up the flavor. I've made it with carrots, celery, and thyme, and it was delicious.


Lisa McCray-Carter
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I was looking for a healthy and delicious soup recipe, and this one fit the bill perfectly. It was easy to make, and it tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.


RajpoooT_Sarkar
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I'm not a big fan of peas, but I really enjoyed this soup. The watercress mellowed out the flavor of the peas, and the soup was very creamy and flavorful.


Kaiden Talarovich
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it, and they don't even realize they're eating peas and watercress.


Veli Booi
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I made this soup for a party, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking for the recipe.


Tahsin Hasnat
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it fills you up without weighing you down.


md Billal
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I love that this soup is so healthy. It's packed with nutrients, and it's low in calories. I feel good about feeding it to my family.


Haroon Flaz
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover peas. I had a bag of frozen peas in my freezer, and this soup was the perfect way to use them up. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted great.


Myriam Torres
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I was skeptical about the combination of peas and watercress, but I was pleasantly surprised! This soup was delicious and refreshing. The watercress added a nice peppery flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the peas.


MINJU ISIAM MONJU
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This soup was so easy to make, and it turned out so delicious! I was really impressed with how much flavor the watercress added. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Kobbe weldenson
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I've always loved pea soup, but this recipe takes it to the next level. The addition of watercress gives it a unique flavor that I can't get enough of. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


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This soup was absolutely delightful! The combination of peas and watercress created a vibrant green color and a wonderfully herbaceous flavor. The texture was smooth and creamy, with just a hint of crunch from the peas.