They're best when picked fresh and young, i.e. easiest to collect in spring, it's kind of spinachy but with more texture. A bechamel base from butter, flour and

They're best when picked fresh and young, i.e. easiest to collect in spring, it's kind of spinachy but with more texture. A bechamel base from butter, flour and broth or cream is all that's needed to make a good soup from chopped nettles.