Recipe - Irish Nettle Soup

1 pt Nettle tops
1 ounce Butter
1 ounce Oatmeal
10 fl Water, stock or milk
Salt and pepper

Wash the young nettle tops in several changes of cold water, WEARING
RUBBER GLOVES!!!! Chop finely, or mince. Melt butter in pot. Sprinkle
in oatmeal and fry until golden brown. Stir in water, stock or milk.
Bring to the boil, stirring constantly. Add the nettles, salt and pepper.
Bring to the boil. Lower heat and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.

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