Cress and potato soup

Cress and potato soup is a simple, comforting, and traditional soup, often associated with British or Irish home cooking. It features the peppery flavor of garden cress combined with the creamy, starchy base of potatoes, typically simmered in a vegetable or chicken broth.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a carbohydrate-rich dish from the potatoes, providing a good source of energy, potassium, and vitamin C, with a moderate amount of fiber. A typical serving is relatively low in fat and protein, and usually falls in the range of 150-250 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	4 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Vitamin K	25 mcg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Folate	35 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Cress is a fast-growing, peppery microgreen that can be cultivated on a windowsill in days, making this soup a symbol of fresh, home-grown simplicity. Nutritionally, it adds a burst of vitamin K and antioxidants to the hearty, comforting base of the potatoes.