The other day, at the stables, I wasn't planning on getting any nettles. I had a lot to do, I reasoned, and that would just add work. Why would I add to my stress?
I must be a glutton for punishment.
After bringing home a bag full of nettle tips, I put them in the fridge until today, when I made a Tuscan soup. I browned onion, leeks, carrots and celery and then added sweet Italian sausage. To this I added 2 quarts of vegetable stock, 2 leaves of kale and all the nettles. Then I added a large can of cannellini beans, a bay leaf, some salt and pepper, and thyme. This simmered for about an hour and a half and was served with fresh French bread. Very filling and tasty!
Turns out it wasn't as stressful as I thought it would be. Once it was finally simmering.
I must be a glutton for punishment.
After bringing home a bag full of nettle tips, I put them in the fridge until today, when I made a Tuscan soup. I browned onion, leeks, carrots and celery and then added sweet Italian sausage. To this I added 2 quarts of vegetable stock, 2 leaves of kale and all the nettles. Then I added a large can of cannellini beans, a bay leaf, some salt and pepper, and thyme. This simmered for about an hour and a half and was served with fresh French bread. Very filling and tasty!
Turns out it wasn't as stressful as I thought it would be. Once it was finally simmering.
After a while in the fridge, the leftover soup has lost the strong nettle smell it had initially and mellowed nicely. Definitely better!
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