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Wash two bunches of watercress and
remove any off-colour leaves and thick
stems. Chop finely.
Chop one onion finely and fry in 2oz of
margarine with chopped watercress until
onion is soft. Melt 2oz of margarine in
a large saucepan and add 2 tablespoons
of plain flour. Cook for a few minutes.
Gradually add 1 pint of milk and ¾ pint
of well-flavoured stock and stir until
blended. Heat through but do not boil.
Add watercress and onion and simmer
gently for 1O minutes. Season to taste.
Serve garnished with croutons and
freshly ground black pepper.