Stinging Nettle Infusion Update & Herbed Potato Soup

I've been using the stinging nettle infusion regularly for about the last 4-5 weeks, and it works wonderfully!  I go through about 1 quart or so of the infusion a week. I keep it in the fridge and have a small cup (4-6 ounces) on weekday mornings with breakfast. What I've noticed is that (1) it really fills me up and I expect this is because of the dense nutrients and minerals it contains and (2) regular use controls and dries up flooding. In fact, I can tell when I need to get another cup in me. :)


I usually nuke it about 20-30 sec and add a little bit of Truvia (stevia plant) to it. It's not really bitter exactly, but it is certainly GREEN tasting! 


I haven't been using the oat straw as regularly, but will let you know when I do.  I did make a potato soup w/ stinging nettle & horse tail (contains lots of silica and other minerals), which turned out quite good. Here's the quick recipe below if anyone wants to try it. And don't be afraid to experiment! :)


Potato Soup w/ Stinging Nettle Leaf & Horse Tail Leaf

1. 3 lbs baby red potatoes
2. 3 quarts liquid. I used 1 qt almond milk (just to get rid of it), 1 qt chicken broth, and 1 qt coconut mile. Next time I'll use 2 qt coconut milk and no almond milk. The coconut milk gives it a nice sweet flavor.
3. 1 handful each of stinging nettle leaf and horse tail leaf.
   (You might want to put these in cheese cloth and hang them in the soup.)
4. Dill and black pepper to taste ( I like a LOT of dill and it seemed to complement the nettle and horse tail flavors.) 
5. Simmer for a few hours on the stove, or in slow cooker on low heat until the potatoes are tender.
6. Dish up and sprinkle with a little salt just before serving.

The herbs make it nutrient & mineral dense, packed full of things that menopausal females need. :)  Enjoy!