Nettle soup
Nettle soup is a hor d'oeuvre that serves 4. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 6g of protein, 19g of fat, and a total of 303 calories. Head to the store and pick up butter, onion, leek, and a few other things to make it today. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 50 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian diet.
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
Add the onion, carrot, leek and potato, and cook for 10 mins until the vegetables start to soften.
Add the stock and cook for a further 10-15 mins until the potato is soft.
Add the nettle leaves, simmer for 1 min to wilt, then blend the soup. Season to taste, then stir in the butter and cream.
Serve the soup drizzled with extra oil and scattered with dead nettle flowers, if you have them.