Nettle Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 4 heaping cups (about 1/4 brown bag) of nettles, loosely packed. (To help remove the sting, wash them in warm water. But still wear gloves.)
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt to taste

Preparation

1. Bring the first 3 ingredients to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes.
2. Add the nettles after the 20 minutes. Bring back to boil,then simmer for 10 minutes.
3. During the 10 min add the nutmeg and salt.
4. When cooked, purée the soup.
5. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and or a splash of lemon juice. Remember to add the love and or magic.