Nutrient-Rich Nettle Soup (vegan & gluten-free)
Nettles are nature's natural iron-rich leafy green! Enjoy this quick, easy and nutrient-rich vegan nettle soup as soon as spring comes around.
Servings: 2 portions
Ingredients
- 1 onion, sliced thinly
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 1 medium potato, cut into 1½cm cubes
- 1 medium carrot, cut into 2cm cubes
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 3 packed cups stinging nettles
- Salt & pepper
To serve (optional)
- Garlic olive oil
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts
- Alfalfa sprouts
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients as instructed above.
- Place the onion, garlic, potato, carrot and vegetable stock in a large saucepan and bring to the boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Add the nettles and simmer for a further 5-10 minutes until the potatoes are tender and nettles are wilted.
- Remove from the heat, allow to cool slightly and pour the soup mixture into a blender.
- Blend on high for 20 seconds until the soup is almost smooth, then return it to the saucepan.
- Heat gently and season if required with salt and pepper.
- When the soup is heated through, divide between two bowls and garnish with sprouts, toasted walnuts and garlic olive oil if desired.