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Irish Nettle Soup

4 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 1 pint young nettle tops
  • 1 oz butter
  • 1 oz oatmeal
  • 10 oz water, stock or milk
  • salt and pepper

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  1. Wear rubber gloves when you wash young nettle tops in cold water. Do this several times. Chop nettle tops finely. In a saucepan, melt butter. Add oatmeal and fry until golden brown. Add water, stock or milk. Bring mixture to a boil. Stir constantly. Add chopped nettle tops, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil then simmer for 45 minutes over low heat. Serves 4.

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