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: 4 portions
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 large potato, chopped into ½-inch pieces
- 1 medium carrot, roughly chopped
- 3½ cups vegetable stock
- 4 packed cups stinging nettles, thick stalks removed
- Salt & pepper to taste
To serve (optional)
- Garlic olive oil
- Cream
Instructions
- Place onion, garlic, potato, carrot, vegetable stock and nettles in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer gently for 13-14 minutes until potatoes are tender and nettles are wilted.
- Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly and pour soup into blender. Blend on high power for 20 seconds until smooth, then return to pan.
- Heat gently and season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide between bowls and garnish with garlic oil and/or cream if desired.