Ingredients for - Stinging Nettle Soup

1. Stinging nettles 1 pound
2. Salt 2 teaspoons
3. Extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon
4. White onion, diced 1
5. Basmati rice ¼ cup
6. Chicken broth 4 cups
7. Salt and pepper to taste 4 cups

How to cook deliciously - Stinging Nettle Soup

1 . Stage

Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 2 teaspoons of salt. Drop in the stinging nettles, and cook 1 to 2 minutes until they soften. This will remove most of the sting. Drain in a colander, and rinse with cold water. Trim off any tough stems, then chop coarsely.

2 . Stage

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat, and stir in the onion. Cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rice, chicken broth, and chopped nettles. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Puree the soup with an immersion blender, and season to taste with salt and pepper.