We love soup.

One of the joys of the AP has been fresh watercress.

I have tried many recipes but this is our favorite;

Soften a medium chopped onion in 40 grm of butter

Add 1 table spoon of flour stir,

Then add 400 mltrs of milk and 200 mlts of water.

Without boiling simmer for 5 mins.

Set aside.

Bring a large pan of water to the boil

Blanch 400 grms of Watercress for 1 min

Then plunge into ice cold water

Drain and add to your food processor /liquidizer.

Slowly add the onion milk mixture to the machine.

Chill and garnish with a few fresh watercress leaves.

I don’t think I need to write the recipes for ‘Gazpacho or even ‘Ajo Blanco’ ( almonds and garlic) also favorites but I will if asked. 

Another of our favorites, this one hot, is “Sczaw”

This Eastern European soup we make with Sorrel leaves. They have a slightly bitter citric taste

I make a stock with pork bones carrot onion celery bay leaf etc.

Drain and then add the finely chopped sorrel. Top with sour or ordinary cream.

 I also add sometimes to a salad.