Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 25 g butter
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 medium onions (chopped)
  • 500 g frozen peas
  • 1 small bramley or Granny Smith apple (peeled cored and chopped)
  • 1 litre water
  • 1 vegetable stock cube
  • 100 g water cress
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • cream and chopped parsley (to serve (optional))

Instruction

  • Melt the butter in saucepan with the oil and add the onions. Cook gently for about 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add the peas and apple and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the water and crumble in the stock cube. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the watercress and blitz with a stick blender or in a food processor until smooth.
  • Adjust seasoning and serve or chill until required.