Nettle Soup

This nettle soup is a delicious dark green soup that's rich and nourishing. Perfect for making when nettles show up at the farmers markets in spring.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 119 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 white onion, diced
• 1 pound stinging nettles
• 0.25 cup basmati rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 2 teaspoons of salt. Drop in the stinging nettles, and cook 1 to 2 minutes until they soften. This will remove most of the sting. Drain in a colander, and rinse with cold water. Trim off any tough stems, then chop coarsely.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat, and stir in the onion. Cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rice, chicken broth, and chopped nettles. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Puree the soup with an immersion blender, and season to taste with salt and pepper.