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A colorful bowl of nettle soup with microgreens and edible flowers, served with rustic bread.
Alyssa

Nettle Soup with Potato and Leek

A nutritious and tasty springtime soup featuring stinging nettles, potatoes, and leeks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Soup Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 399

Ingredients
  

  • 4 units leeks washed and sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • to taste olive oil
  • 4 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz Stinging Nettle leaves
  • 1/3 cup fresh dill
  • to taste creme fraiche
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • optional microgreens and edible flowers for garnish

Method
 

  1. Wash, then slice the white parts of the leeks.
  2. Add the butter and a bit of olive oil to a medium soup pot and sweat the leeks until they become soft and translucent. Stir often to prevent scorching.
  3. Add the cubed potatoes, then cover the vegetables in stock. Bring to a slight simmer, then cover. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Immerse the nettle leaves in the boiling water for 15 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon. Immediately plunge into an ice water bath.
  5. Place soup in Vitamix, add the nettle leaves, dill, and cream. Process until smooth and velvety.
  6. Serve garnished with microgreens and edible flowers (optional).

Notes

Use fresh stinging nettles, and make sure to handle them with gloves until cooked.