WILD STINGING NETTLE SOUP ENJOY DAN:

               WILD STINGING NETTLE SOUP by CHEF DAN:

Serves 6-8  Nettles is a useful herb for men as it consists of protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, Bata-carotene, along with vitamins A, C, D, B, complex. As well as iodine and also makes a tasty BEER.

INGREDIENTS:

Pick nettles wearing gloves, cut the top 6-inches off only

4 big bunches of nettle top shoots, remember nettles cooks down like spinach

2 tablespoons butter

2 quarts of chicken stock

6 potatoes

3 onions

6 carrots

1 tablespoon dried thyme

1 tablespoon nutmeg

1/4-cup lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1.    Blanch the nettles in a lot of salted boiling water for about 5 minutes.

2.    Drain and throw water out. Nettle broth is not worth keeping.

3.    In a soup pot sauté the onions in butter over medium-high heat until caramelized.

4.    Add the garlic, potatoes, and carrots and cook 6-8 minutes.

5.    Add chicken stock, nettles, spices, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.

6.    Cook 10 minutes on a low boil.

7.    Blend soup with immersion blender until smooth.

8.    Add more stock if it becomes too thick.

9.    Serve with non-fat Greek yogurt.

ENJOY DAN: