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The most delicious nettle soup
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By Jean-Luc Moreau, the Technique desk · Bulgaria · 1 min ·

The most delicious nettle soup

See also how to make nettle soup with noodles, delicious nettle stew, or the popular nettle porridge with egg.

Ingredients · Servings 8
  • nettle - 300 g
  • fresh onion - 1 bunch
  • fresh garlic - 1 clove
  • rice - 1 handful
  • oil - 3 tbsp.
  • salt - to taste
  • black pepper - to taste
  • mint - 1 - 2 tsp.
  • egg yolks - 2 pcs.
  • yogurt - 7 tbsp.
Method · 1 h
  1. Wash the nettle well and scald it with boiling water for a few minutes, then chop it finely.
  2. Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the finely chopped onion and garlic (you can also add grated carrot if desired).
  3. Add the rice and fry for 1-2 minutes until glassy, ​​then add the nettle and pour in about 1.5 liters of hot water.
  4. Season with salt, pepper and mint. Cook until the rice is completely tender (about 30 minutes).
  5. Beat the egg yolks with the yogurt. Temper the mixture by adding a little of the hot broth to it, and then return it to the pot. The soup is ready!
  6. Serve the nettle soup warm with cheese or 1-2 spoons of yogurt.

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