nettle soup

Name: Nettle Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 5.3 ounce(s) stinging nettle leaves; 2 tablespoon(s) coconut oil; 1 large onion, peeled and cut up; 2 clove(s) garlic, peeled and chopped; 1 large leek, cleaned and cut thin, discard the green parts; 2 large celery stocks, chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) quinoa or white rice, such as basmati; 1 quart(s) stock, veggie or chicken; - sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste; 6 tablespoon(s) plain yogurt; 1 small bunch ofg chives cut small to garnish the soup (optional)

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Jo Zimny

Ithaca, NY

Updated on May 5, 2012

My friend Bethan from Wales sends me recipes all the time and in this batch was a recipe for Nettle Soup. We grow a huge patch of nettle every year and this recipe is perfect. This amazing green is sometimes called "Wonder Weed". Here's a link if you're interested in it. It' is very healthy for you! http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/benefits-of/nettles-leaf CAUTION!!: NETTLE LEAF CAN CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE SKIN SO WEAR RUBBER GLOVES WHEN YOU PICK IT.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 25 Min

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

5.3 ounces stinging nettle leaves
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 large onion, peeled and cut up
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 large leek, cleaned and cut thin, discard the green parts
2 large celery stocks, chopped
2 tablespoons quinoa or white rice, such as basmati
1 quart stock, veggie or chicken
- sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
6 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 small bunch ofg chives cut small to garnish the soup (optional)

How To Make nettle soup

Step 1

Pick over the nettle leaves and toss out any stems, they are tough and don't taste too good.

Step 2

Melt the coconut oil in a large pot over med-low heat. Add the onion, leek, celery and garlic and cover and sweat for 10 minutes, stirring a few times throughout the process. You want the veggies soft but not brown.
Step 3

Add the rice and stock and bring up to a simmer and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Step 4

Add the nettle and stir it in and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 5

Puree the soup in a blender in two batches, or use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the pot.
Step 6

Serve in warmed bowls with a large dollop of yogurt on tope. Sprinkle with chives if desired.
Step 7

Enjoy!
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