Irish Nettle Soup

== Description ==
Dried nettle leaves, when crushed and steeped in water, make tea. Fresh nettle leaves, after being boiled several times, are good spinach substitutes.
=== Ingredients ===
* 1 pint young nettle tops
* 1 oz butter
* 1 oz oatmeal
* 10 oz water, stock or milk
* salt and pepper
== Directions ==
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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== See also ==
Category:Irish Recipes
Category:Irish Soups
Category:Irish Vegetarian
Category:Nettle Recipes
Category:Rolled oats Recipes
Category:Soup Recipes
Category:Spinach Recipes
Category:Vegetarian Recipes