Title: Creamy Watercress Soup

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Date Posted：05/15/2017 10:00 AMCopy HTML Creamy Watercress Soup The fresh-tasting soup can be chilled for a summer meal or hot with croutons. Serves 4, Preparation time 10 minutes, Power setting HIGH, Cooking time 16 minutes. 50g (2 oz) butter 2 large bunches watercress 1 onion, chopped 600 ml (1 pint) bot vegetable stock 1 teaspoon lemon juice 25g (1oz) cornflour 300 ml (half a pint) milk pinch of grated nutmeg salt & pepper to taste 4 tablespoons single cream 1. Place the butter in a large bowl & microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Add the watercress & onion, cover the bowl & cook for 5 minutes. 2. Add the stock, lemon juice, & salt & pepper, cover the bowl & cook on HIGH for 5 minutes. 3. Cool a little, than pour in a blender or food processor & work until smooth. 4. Blend the cornflour with a little of the milk to a smooth paste, then stir in the remaining. Add the soup, return to the bowl, cover & cook on HIGH for 5 minutes. 5. Serve with a swirl of cream on each portion of soup.