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  • Nettle & Hazelnut Soup.

    Nettle & Hazelnut Soup.

    A StormborneLore Recipe.


    Served after illness, childbirth, or exhaustion when the spirit needed warmth.

    A bowl of vibrant green soup garnished with fresh herbs and whole hazelnuts, presented on a textured surface.
    A nourishing bowl of nettle and hazelnut soup, symbolizing healing and warmth.
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    Nettles have been used since the Stone Age for medicine and food. High in iron and vitamins, they were one of the first wild greens to appear after winter. Hazelnuts, foraged in autumn and stored carefully, added fat and flavour. Together, they formed a healing brew simple, sacred, and powerful.

    This soup was often made by elders or midwives and shared with the tribe’s wounded or recovering members. In StormborneLore, it’s the first meal given to a tribe member returning from exile.

    Hazelnuts nestled among fresh green leaves, showcasing the natural ingredients for a nourishing soup.
    A close-up of crushed hazelnuts surrounded by fresh nettle leaves, essential ingredients for a traditional healing soup.

    🧾 Ingredients (Modern Adaptation)
    Ingredient Qty Est. Cost (UK)
    Fresh nettle leaves (or spinach) 100g £0.00–£1.00 (free if foraged)
    Hazelnuts (crushed or ground) 50g £0.50–£1.00
    Onion (or wild leek) ½ small £0.10
    Water or light stock 500ml ~£0.10
    Salt (optional) to taste <£0.05
    Oil or fat (optional) 1 tsp £0.05

    Estimated total cost: £0.80 – £2.30
    (Serves 2 — approx. £0.40–£1.15 per bowl)

    A bowl containing fresh green coriander leaves, hazelnuts, and sliced onion on a light background.
    Fresh ingredients for a healing nettle soup, including hazelnuts, onion, and green herbs.

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    Boil water with foraged nettles, leeks, and crushed hazelnuts in a clay pot over fire.

    Stir with a carved stick until it thickens.

    Serve hot with flatbread or root mash.

    Modern method:

    Wash nettles (use gloves!) or spinach.

    Sauté onion in oil until soft.

    Add water/stock, nettles, and crushed hazelnuts.

    Simmer 10–15 minutes. Blend for smoothness or serve rustic.

    Season lightly. Optional: add oat milk or cream for richness.

    Illustration featuring various vegetables and herbs, labeled 'HEALTH BENEFITS', with a dark green background and a decorative border.


    Nettles: Iron-rich, anti-inflammatory, supports immunity

    Hazelnuts: Healthy fats and protein

    Onion/leek: Supports digestion and circulation

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    Nettles → spinach, kale, or wild garlic

    Hazelnuts → almonds or sunflower seeds

    Optional: add a dash of nutmeg or thyme

    📖 Suggested Story Pairing
    Serve with:
    “The Fire Within the Child” moments of recovery and resilience.


    This is a soup of healing, strength, and memory. One bowl could mark the difference between fading and fighting. One fire-lit meal could carry the spirit through another night.

    © StormborneLore. Recipe written by Emma for StormborneLore. Not for reproduction. All rights reserved.

    A heartfelt thank you from StormborneLore, inviting readers to connect and support the storytelling journey.

    All ingredients are available on Amazon or at Wholefood suppliers or foraging.

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