Watercress Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ large onion (chopped)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 large bunch watercress (stems separated, leaves chopped, you’ll be using both, a total of 5-6 oz or 150 grams or 4 packed cups)
• ½ cup light cream (or coconut milk, optional)
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 55-60 grams or 2 oz)
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• For garnish: mint or parsley (extra cream, fried shallots, or olive oil.)