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 Soups
Category: Irish Vegetarian
Category:Soups Category:Recipes
Category:Vegetarian
Category:Irish Recipes
category:nettles Recipes
category:rolled oats Recipes
category:spinach Recipes
category:butter Recipes
category:pepper Recipes
category:water Recipes
category:salt Recipes
category:milk Recipes