Nutrient-Rich Nettle Soup (vegan & gluten-free)

Nettles are nature's natural iron-rich leafy green! Enjoy this quick, easy and nutrient-rich vegan nettle soup as soon as spring comes around.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 onion, roughly chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 large potato, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium carrot, roughly chopped
• 3 1/2 cups vegetable stock
• 4 packed cups stinging nettles, thick stalks removed
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Garlic olive oil
• Cream

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place onion, garlic, potato, carrot, vegetable stock and nettles in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. 2Reduce heat, cover and simmer gently for 13-14 minutes until potatoes are tender and nettles are wilted.
3. 3Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly and pour soup into blender. Blend on high power for 20 seconds until smooth, then return to pan.
4. 4Heat gently and season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide between bowls and garnish with garlic oil and/or cream if desired.