Watercress Soup
Thai Thai - Soups

Watercress Soup

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.

Ingredients

  • • 2 bunches watercress, trimmed into 2-inch pieces
  • • 300g minced pork
  • • 6 cups chicken stock
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 tsp white pepper
  • • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • • Fresh coriander for garnish

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Season the minced pork with a pinch of white pepper and form into small meatballs.

2
Phase 2

Bring the chicken stock to a boil with the garlic.

3
Phase 3

Drop in the meatballs and simmer for 7 minutes until cooked through.

4
Phase 4

Stir in the watercress and cook for 2 minutes.

5
Phase 5

Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, and remaining white pepper.

6
Phase 6

Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh coriander.