Two excellent soups

Asparagus Soup from James Martin

and Nettle soup - yes you have read that right. The only recipe I wear gloves to prepare!

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large saucepan
About 8 good handfuls of nettle tops
Sweat with 1 chopped onion and 2 peeled and chopped potatoes (about 1lb).
Then add about 1.5 pints of vegetable stock.
Blend. Taste and add s&p as required
Add 4 tbsp of cream/sour cream