West Kootenay Métis Society

Nettle Soup

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Lennette Desjarlais / Andrew Blix (recipe from Barri Blix)

Nettle Soup

Nettle soup is a nutrient-rich, antioxidant-packed dish that supports immunity, bone health, digestion, and reduces inflammation.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 grocery bag stinging nettles tips only!
  • 4 cups chicken broth alt. milk
  • 4 cups water alt. 4 cups water with 4 tbsp chicken base
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream alt. 1/2 cup creamo or 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • some bacon bits optional
  • chopped chives
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Glass measuring cup
  • 1 Set of measuring spoons
  • 2 Kitchen knives
  • 1 Heavy duty gloves (for picking)
  • 1 pot
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Blender optional

Method
 

  1. 1. For stinging nettles: wear thick gloves when picking, find a clean area that you know is not sprayed with any type of chemicals
    2. Cook in a minimum amount of water for a couples minutes (until soft). Cut finely using two knives or if you want a more pureed soup can use a blender to finely chop the nettles
    3. Boil chicken broth
    4. Separately, melt the butter and work in the flour. Whisk in the chicken stock then add chopped nettles, salt and pepper to taste
    5. Blend in the cream of your choice, add the egg and some bacon bits (if on hand but not necessary). Simmer for a short time – until the egg is cooked.
    6. Makes about 8 cups and can freeze. Very good and healthy!

Notes

This soup can be modified to an individuals taste/ diet – very easily adaptable (does not have to be flour for those with gluten issues, it can be made with many variations eg. vegetable broth instead of chicken, no bacon bits, very little cream, no egg, etc.
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