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Nettle soup

A simple mild and creamy soup with blanched nettles.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Finnish, Scandinavian, Swedish
Servings 4
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • hand mixer or blender

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup blanched nettles (about 4-5 cups fresh)
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon wheat flour (all-purpose)
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Rinse you nettles in water or let then soak in water to remove small insects and pollen. Boil the leaves in slightly salted water for one minute. Lift them in a sieve and rinse with cold water. Press out the excess water.
  • Chop your onion into small cubes. Fry the onions with the butter until they become soft.
  • Add the wheat flour in with the onions. Add milk in small batches while stirring at the same time with a whisk. Have the soup on medium heat.
  • When you have added all your milk. Add in the nettles and the spices.
  • Use a hand mixer to make a smooth soup. If you don't own one, you can use a blender.
  • Serve for example with hard-boiled eggs or roasted nuts and seeds.

Notes

If you don´t own a mixer, you can chop the nettles finely after blanching with a knife before adding to the soup. 

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal
Keyword vegetarian
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