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<\/p>\nCream of Nettle Soup with Toasted Sunflower Seeds<\/p>\n
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3 tablespoons butter<\/p>\n
1 medium sized onion, chopped<\/p>\n
1 \u2013 2 pieces green garlic, chopped into rounds or 1 clove garlic, minced<\/p>\n
2 large red or yellow potatoes, chopped into 1 \u2013 1 1\/2 inch cubes<\/p>\n
pinch of nutmeg<\/p>\n
freshly ground black pepper<\/p>\n
3 cups water<\/p>\n
4 packed cups of fresh nettle leaves and tender stems (don\u2019t forget to wear gloves while processing!)<\/p>\n
1\/4 cup heavy cream<\/p>\n
1\/4 cup raw sunflower seeds<\/p>\n
salt<\/p>\n
olive oil for garnish<\/p>\n
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In a medium sized soup pot, saut\u00e9 the onions and green garlic in the butter over medium low heat until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and season with nutmeg, freshly ground black pepper, and salt and saut\u00e9 until aromatic, 1 \u2013 2 minutes. Add water and nettle leaves, bring to a simmer and simmer gently until the potatoes are soft, 12 \u2013 18 minutes. While the soup is simmering, toast the sunflower seeds in a skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until lightly brown and aromatic, about 5 \u2013 7 minutes. When the potatoes are soft, turn off the heat and puree the soup with an immersion blender or in the food processor or blender. (Note: please be careful processing hot liquids in the food processor or blender, only ever fill 1\/3 full and use the lowest setting with a tight-fitting lid.) Once the soup is pureed add the heavy cream. Season to taste with salt. Reheat if needed before serving. Serve garnished with the toasted sunflower seeds and olive oil.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Cream of Nettle Soup with Toasted Sunflower Seeds 3 tablespoons butter 1 medium sized onion, chopped 1 \u2013 2 pieces green garlic, chopped into rounds or 1 clove garlic, minced 2 large red or yellow potatoes, chopped into 1 \u2013 1 1\/2 inch cubes pinch of nutmeg freshly ground black pepper 3 cups water 4 packed cups of fresh nettle leaves and tender stems (don\u2019t forget to wear gloves while processing!) 1\/4 cup heavy cream 1\/4 cup raw sunflower seeds…<\/p>\n