Nettle soup is a traditional Irish soup prepared from stinging nettles. Very green and cheap, it is very much appreciated for its herbaceous taste. If nettles cannot be found, use spinach instead.
2 | onions, coarsely chopped | 400 g | |
2 | potatoes, peeled and cut into small pieces | 400 g | |
2 tbsp | butter, unsalted | 28 g | |
2 cups | chicken broth | 500 mL | |
2 cups | milk, partly skimmed, 2% | 500 mL | |
50 g | nettles | 2 cups | |
1 pinch | salt [optional] | 0.2 g | |
ground pepper to taste [optional] | |||
2 tbsp | sour cream | 30 mL |
A blender or food processor will be very useful to purée the soup.
per 1 serving (280 g)
Amount % Daily Value |
Calories 150 |
Fat 5 g 8 % |
Saturated
3.2 g
17 % |
Cholesterol 20 mg |
Sodium 260 mg 11 % |
Carbohydrate 22 g 7 % |
Fibre 2 g 7 % |
Sugars 8 g |
Net Carbs 20 g |
Protein 5 g |
Vitamin A 12 % |
Vitamin C 16 % |
Calcium 13 % |
Iron 3 % |
Food Group | Exchanges |
---|---|
Starches | ½ |
Vegetables | 1 |
Milk and Alternatives | ½ |
Fats | ½ |