Nettles are an excellent natural antihistamine and can be a helpful tool for those of us with seasonal allergies. Your local farmer's market or organic grocer are the best places to find stinging nettles, or you can forage for them since they grow abundantly here in the Northwest. Just be sure to do your homework so you know you're picking the right plant! This soup is a delicious way to help fend off those allergy season symptoms, so give it a try and let me know what you think. Enjoy!

My husband and I absolutely love shepherd's pie, but the gluten, dairy and inflammatory white potato don't love me, so I made this cleaned up version instead. This pie is just as satisfying and delicious and it's a great go-to comfort food dish when you want something really hearty. Enjoy!