Stinging Nettle soup

Nettle picking

Nettles are best picked before they bloom and grow too big. In Scandinavia, the nettle season is from April-June.

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Ingredients

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Blanched nettles Milk Butter Onion Flour White pepper Salt

Step 1

Chop your onion into small cubes.

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Step 2

Fry the onions with the butter until they become soft.

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Step 3

Add the wheat flour in with the onions. Add milk in small batches while stirring at the same time. 

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Step 4

When you have added all your milk. Add in the nettles and the spices.

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Step 5

Use a hand mixer to make a smooth soup. If you don't own one, you can use a blender.

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Serving

Serve with boiled eggs and bread. 

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Delicious to eat with Finnish potato flatbread