Sikkim Nettle and Spinach Soup

Nettles are a staple food source in Sikkim, northeast India, where they grow wild and plentifully even over the cold winter months. Traditionally, this soup is only made with nettle leaves but as they are seasonal and can be tricky to source in an urban setting, I have added spinach. If you can, I suggest collecting three or four young leaves from the tops of nettle plants, using tongs or gloves to avoid being stung. Once the nettles have been boiled as part of the cooking process, they los