Nettle soup
Method
- Heat 3tbsp olive oil and 25g butter in a big pan. Add 3 sliced leeks, 3 sliced onions, 2 cloves crushed garlic and a big pinch of salt and sweat gently for 30 mins. Then add 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced, and sweat for 10 mins. Cover with 1 litre water, ham stock, or vegetable stock (whatever your preference). Simmer until the potatoes are soft. Finally, add washed nettle leaves and, if you wish, a bit of spinach too, depending on how many nettles you have. Simmer for a couple more mins then blend until smooth. Add lots of black pepper and some salt (quantity dependent the stock you’ve used), and add more stock or water to the desired consistency. And there you have it - delicious, free and restorative!
