
Nettle Soup
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.
Ingredients
- Nettles
600G600G - Rice
150G150G - Broth
150Cl150Cl - Ripe tomatoes
22 - Bacon
50G50G - Garlic
1Clove1Clove - Olive oilto taste
- Saltto taste
Preparation
- 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
- STEP 2 OF 8
Wash them, drain them well, and chop them coarsely
- STEP 3 OF 8
In a pot, heat three tablespoons of oil and sauté the finely chopped bacon and garlic
- STEP 4 OF 8
When they have taken on color, add the peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
- STEP 5 OF 8
Cook for about ten minutes, season with salt, add the nettles, mix carefully, and let them absorb the flavors
- STEP 6 OF 8
Pour in the hot broth
- STEP 7 OF 8
When it comes to a boil, add the rice and complete the cooking
- STEP 8 OF 8
Serve the hot soup immediately
Suggestions
Bowl
Pan
Knife
Ladle
General Information
Origin
Italia
Analysis
Attention
Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
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 |
- Proteins0.82g·19%
- Carbohydrates1.78g·42%
- Fats1.52g·36%
- Fibers0.1g·2%