Nettle Soup by Elizabeth Henry

 First you don your wellies,

And then you find a glove.

You meander to the greenhouse,

With your trusty garden trug.

 

You trample through the brambles,

Being careful not to fall.

You find a patch of nettles,

Then you hold on tight and pull.

 

You take them to the kitchen,

And you blanch them in a pot.

You fry some onion in a pan

And add some tasty stock.

 

You chop some juicy carrots,

And some celery and bay,

Then add a leek and lemon juice

And fuse with herb bouquet.

 

Now tip in welted nettles

And take a little sip.

Lift the pot towards the sink-

Be mindful not to trip.

 

Liquidize your edible,

And add a swirl of cream.

Then sprinkle pepper, salt and mint …

Your soup is vibrant green!