Starters Recipes - Nettle Broth Recipe

Ingredients

• 50g/2oz butter

• 275g/10oz potatoes (chopped)

• 100g/4oz onion (chopped)

• 100g/4oz leeks (chopped)

• Salt and pepper

• 1.2 liters/2pt chicken stock

• 150g/5oz young nettles (washed and chopped)

• 150ml/1/4pt cream or creamy milk

Serves 6

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Method:

1. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. When it foams, add the potatoes, onions and leeks and toss them in the butter until well coated. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Cover and sweat on a gentle heat for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.

3. Add the stock and boil until the vegetables are just colored.

4. Add the chopped nettle leaves and simmer for a few minutes, being careful not to overcook. Add the cream or milk and liquidize. Serve hot.