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Delicious nettle soup with potato and leek, garnished with microgreens and edible flowers.
Alyssa

Nettle Soup with Potato and Leek

Stinging Nettle is a nutritious addition to traditional Potato Leek soup. Use foraged greens to turn this classic soup into a new Springtime tradition.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 399

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces leeks
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • to taste olive oil
  • 4 medium potatoes; peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz Stinging Nettle leaves
  • 1/3 cup fresh dill
  • to taste creme fraiche
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • to garnish microgreens and edible flowers

Method
 

  1. Wash, then slice the white parts of the leeks.
  2. Add the butter and a bit of olive oil to a medium soup pot and sweat the leeks until they become soft and translucent. Stir often to prevent scorching.
  3. Add the cubed potatoes, then cover the vegetables in stock. Bring to a slight simmer, then cover. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Immerse the nettle leaves in the boiling water for 15 seconds, then remove with a slotted spoon. Immediately plunge into an ice water bath.
  5. Place soup in Vitamix, add the nettle leaves, dill, and cream. Process until smooth and velvety.
  6. Serve garnished with microgreens and edible flowers (optional).

Notes

Foraged nettle adds a unique flavor and nutrition enhancement to this soup.