Spring Nettle Soup

A simple, mineral-rich soup using blanched stinging nettle tops.

Prep 15m · Cook 25m · Serves 4 · easy

Before you cook

Only use ingredients you have confidently identified. This recipe is educational — not a guarantee of safety or edibility.

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Wear gloves; wash nettle tops.
  2. Blanch nettles 1–2 minutes; drain (sting is neutralized).
  3. Sauté onion; add potato and broth; simmer until tender.
  4. Add nettles; blend until smooth; season and serve.

Educational field guide only. Never eat a wild plant without 100% confident identification. Not medical or legal advice.