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
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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
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