These spring-ready soups prove that a bowl of something warm can feel fresh, bright, and perfectly in season. Packed with vibrant vegetables and herbs—think: asparagus, spinach, nettles, and even ...

Before they’re cooked, nettles are possessed of an irritating chemical that lies in tiny needles that comprise the fuzz on the underside of the leaves. Once cooked, the fragile chemicals that cause ...

3 cups vegetable stock (best to make your own – there are so few ingredients in this soup that the quality of each is important) Several good sized handfuls of nettles – definitely use gloves when you ...

Ireland might be the ideal home for nettles, as they love moist, rich soil, cool conditions and cleared land. They exist but ...

Soups may not be your first meal choice for warmer weather, but just because temperatures are on the rise doesn’t mean you should set aside your favorite soup pot just yet. Spring is the perfect time ...

1. Saute the onions in butter over medium heat until caramelized. Add the garlic and potatoes and cook several minutes, until lightly browned. Spice to taste. 2. Add stock and water and simmer until ...