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Nettle Soup

Nettle Soup

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Nettle soup is a traditional dish of Italian cuisine, particularly widespread in the central-northern regions. Nettles, rich in vitamins and minerals, give this soup a unique and characteristic taste. The preparation is simple but requires some care in collecting and cleaning the nettles. This soup is ideal to enjoy during spring when the nettles are fresh and tender.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 30 min
Preparation: 15 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Nettles600G
  • Rice150G
  • Broth150Cl
  • Ripe tomatoes2
  • Bacon50G
  • Garlic1Clove
  • Olive oilto taste
  • Saltto taste

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 8

    With hands protected by a pair of gloves, remove all the leaves and filaments from the nettles that adhere to the stems

  2. STEP 2 OF 8

    Wash them, drain them well, and chop them coarsely

  3. STEP 3 OF 8

    In a pot, heat three tablespoons of oil and sauté the finely chopped bacon and garlic

  4. STEP 4 OF 8

    When they have taken on color, add the peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes

  5. STEP 5 OF 8

    Cook for about ten minutes, season with salt, add the nettles, mix carefully, and let them absorb the flavors

  6. STEP 6 OF 8

    Pour in the hot broth

  7. STEP 7 OF 8

    When it comes to a boil, add the rice and complete the cooking

  8. STEP 8 OF 8

    Serve the hot soup immediately

Suggestions

  • Bowl

  • Pan

  • Knife

  • Ladle

General Information

Origin

Italia

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)23.74
Carbohydrates (g)1.78
of which Sugars (g)0.33
Fat (g)1.52
of which Saturates (g)0.5
Protein (g)0.82
Fiber (g)0.1
Sale (g)0.13
  • Proteins
    0.82g·19%
  • Carbohydrates
    1.78g·42%
  • Fats
    1.52g·36%
  • Fibers
    0.1g·2%