Best 5 Cream Of Nettle Soup Vegan Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of spring with our delectable Cream of Nettle Soup, a vegan culinary delight that embodies the essence of nature's bounty. Immerse yourself in the velvety texture and savor the earthy, slightly tangy notes of fresh nettles, harmoniously blended with a symphony of aromatic herbs and creamy coconut milk. This vibrant soup is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a nourishing elixir, brimming with essential vitamins and minerals.

Accompanying this verdant delight are three additional vegan recipes that explore the versatility of nettles. Craft a hearty Nettle Pesto, vibrant and herbaceous, to enliven your favorite pasta dishes or grilled vegetables. Discover the crispy delight of Nettle Tempura, where delicate nettle leaves are enveloped in a light, golden batter, creating a tantalizing appetizer or snack. Embark on a culinary journey with our Nettle and Potato Curry, a fragrant and flavorful vegan main course that showcases the harmonious fusion of nettles, tender potatoes, and an array of aromatic spices.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CREAM OF NETTLE SOUP (VEGAN)



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Don't worry - they don't sting when cooked! Nettles are very nutrient rich and of course - free! Don't gather them beside a busy road where they will have been contaminated by traffic fumes - we pick them in our garden. If you keep cutting them from springtime you get a regular supply of fresh leaves. Though we stop using them into summer as they seem to get rather insecty!

Provided by Lucy Burnett

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 1 large ot of soup, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons vegan margarine or 2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons white flour
1 onion, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 cups freshly picked and washed young nettles (picked with gloves and caution!)
2 cups soya milk
1 cup water or 1 cup stock
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Fry the onion and garlic in the oil or margarine for a few minutes.
  • Stir in the nettles (no need to chop or remove stalks) until they soften.
  • Stir in the flour and gradually add the soya milk and water or stock, stirring all the time.
  • Add seasonings and liquidise.
  • Delicious.

NETTLE SOUP



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Get your gloves on to forage for wild plants like nettles - once cooked they have a spinach or cabbage flavour

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Soup

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp olive oil , plus extra for drizzling
1 onion , chopped
1 carrot , diced
1 leek , washed and finely sliced
1 large floury potato (Maris Piper or similar), thinly sliced
1l vegetable stock
400g stinging or Dead nettles , washed, leaves picked (see tips below)
50g butter , diced
50ml double cream

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, leek and potato, and cook for 10 mins until the vegetables start to soften. Add the stock and cook for a further 10-15 mins until the potato is soft.
  • Add the nettle leaves, simmer for 1 min to wilt, then blend the soup. Season to taste, then stir in the butter and cream. Serve the soup drizzled with extra oil and scattered with dead nettle flowers, if you have them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

WILD GARLIC & NETTLE SOUP



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Forage for some fresh spring greens and simmer with finely diced vegetables to make this vibrant, healthy, low-fat green soup

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Soup, Starter, Supper

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp rapeseed oil , plus extra for drizzling
25g butter
1 onion , finely diced
1 leek , finely diced
2 celery sticks, thinly sliced
1 carrot , finely diced
1 small potato , peeled and diced
1.2l good-quality vegetable stock
300g young nettle leaves
200g wild garlic leaves (keep any flowers if you have them)
3 tbsp milk

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan. Add the onion, leek, celery, carrot, potato and a good pinch of salt, and stir until everything is well coated. Cover and sweat gently for 15-20 mins, stirring every so often to make sure that the vegetables don't catch on the bottom of the pan.
  • Pour in the stock and simmer for 10 mins. Add the nettles in several batches, stirring, then add the wild garlic leaves and simmer for 2 mins.
  • Remove from the heat and blend using a stick blender or tip into a blender. Return to the heat and stir through the milk, then taste for seasoning. Ladle into bowls and drizzle over a little extra oil, then top with a few wild garlic flowers, if you have them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

CREAM OF CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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We were at a restaurant, and my husband exclaimed, "You can make better soup than this!" A challenge! We began discussing what we'd add and take out, and soon came up with this comforting soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium onions
2 celery ribs
4 cups water
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 large carrot, chopped
1 medium potato, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
1-3/4 cups milk, divided
1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Chop one onion and one celery rib; set aside. Cut remaining onion and celery into chunks; place in a Dutch oven. Add the water, chicken, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken and strain broth; set both aside. , In the same pan, saute chopped onion and celery in butter until tender. Add the canned broth, carrot, potato, bouillon, basil and reserved broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Add noodles. Return to a boil; cook for 6-8 minutes or until noodles are tender. Cut chicken into chunks; add to soup. Stir in 1-1/4 cups milk; heat through., Combine flour and remaining milk until smooth; add to soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 958mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

STINGING NETTLE SOUP



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This is a dense and delicious dark green nettle soup. Make it when nettles show up at the farmers markets in the Spring. Be sure to wear gloves when handling the nettles or they'll sting ya!

Provided by Always Cooking Up Something

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound stinging nettles
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 white onion, diced
¼ cup basmati rice
4 cups chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 2 teaspoons of salt. Drop in the stinging nettles, and cook 1 to 2 minutes until they soften. This will remove most of the sting. Drain in a colander, and rinse with cold water. Trim off any tough stems, then chop coarsely.
  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat, and stir in the onion. Cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the rice, chicken broth, and chopped nettles. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Puree the soup with an immersion blender, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1768.1 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

  • Fresh is best: Use fresh nettles for the best flavor and texture. If you can't find fresh nettles, you can use dried nettles. Be sure to rehydrate them before using.
  • Blanch the nettles: Blanching the nettles helps to remove the stinging hairs and mellows the flavor.
  • Use a high-powered blender: A high-powered blender will help to create a smooth and creamy soup.
  • Don't overcook the soup: Overcooking the soup will make it lose its bright green color and delicate flavor.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Cream of nettle soup is delicious served with a variety of toppings, such as croutons, grated Parmesan cheese, or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

Cream of nettle soup is a delicious and nutritious soup that is easy to make. It is a great way to enjoy the health benefits of nettles, and it is also a delicious and satisfying meal. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, cream of nettle soup is a great option. So next time you see nettles, don't be afraid to pick them and use them to make this delicious soup.

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