Sishnu Soup

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Ingredients

	2 cups	Nettle Leaf , fresh
	1 cup	Potato , peeled and diced
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	2 cloves	Garlic , minced
	1 inch	Ginger , grated
	1 tablespoon	Vegetable oil
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	3 cups	Water
	—	Salt , to taste
	—	Black Pepper , to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the nettle leaves thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt.
2. 2 In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. 3 Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
4. 4 Add the chopped onions, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
5. 5 Add the turmeric powder and stir well.
6. 6 Add the diced potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. 7 Add the nettle leaves and mix well with the other ingredients.
8. 8 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
9. 9 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
10. 10 Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
11. 11 Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or leave it chunky if preferred.
12. 12 Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of black pepper.