Nettle and Spinach Soup

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop in the nettles and cook for 2 minutes. This will remove the sting. Drain and rinse with cold water. Trim off the tough stems and chop the nettle leaves.
2. In a small saucepan cook the rice and set aside.
3. Heat the oil in a large pot and cook the onion and garlic for 3 minutes until soft. Add the frozen spinach and 500 ml. of hot water. Cook for 15 minutes over medium heat. Use a blender to puree the spinach and return the soup over the heat.
4. And then add cut nettle. Season with pepper, salt and nutmeg. Add the cooked rice and 500 ml. of boiling water and cook for 10 minutes.

• Servings : 4
• Ready in : 30 Minutes
• Course : Appetizers, Main courses
• Recipe Type : 90 day diet, Finger foods, Soups
• Ingredient : Frozen spinach, Garlic, Ground black pepper, Nutmeg, Onion, Rice, Salt, Sunflower oil, Vegetable broth