FARMER CHRIS’ NETTLE SOUP
By Chris Kurth, Farmer/Owner, Siena Farm in Sudbury
Nettles have a wonderful vegetal and herbal flavor like artichokes and are perfect when combined with other Spring vegetables like spinach and peas. If you would like a more substantial soup, stir in some crushed vermicelli, rice, spinach or peas (see video below).
Serves 8
Note: To safely clean stinging nettles, wear two pairs of rubber gloves, remove any thick stems, and wash the leaves well in cold water, three times.
½-¾ pound of stinging nettles, washed and drained
Salt to taste
1 cup heavy cream
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