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:
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