Nettle Soup with Brown Rice Pick the nettles for this recipe before June
2 lbs nettles 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tbsp vegetable oil 7 1/2
cups vegetable stock 1 1/4 cup cooked brown rice 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp black pepper
Wearing gloves, remove the tops and tender young leaves of the nettles and discard the stalks.
Saute the onion and garlic in the oil for a few minutes.
Add the nettles and cook for another few minutes.
Add the stock and bring to the boil, then stir in the rice and seasonings.
Simmer gently for at least 45 minutes, then adjust seasoning and add more water as required.