When you’re tired after work, a lovely bowl of rich tomato soup with buttery rustic bread is one of life’s true simple pleasures. BBC Good Food said: “Peas contain heart-friendly minerals including magnesium, potassium and calcium. This book is beautifully illustrated and Mary Berry has no nonsense recipes that are easy to follow and use easily accessible ingredients. Whether you’re looking for a starter, a light lunch, or a hearty dinner, you can’t go wrong with one of Mary Berry’s fantastic vegetable soups. TO PREPARE AHEAD - allow to cool, transfer to a suitable container, cover and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Every delicious recipe is accompanied by beautiful photography to inspire your cooking, with an eclectic mix of traditional dishes, exotic flavours, and classic Mary Berry recipes.Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, cumin seeds, turmeric, and chili flakes and cook for about 15 minutes or until soft. If you use a food processor, it is easier to process the vegetables with a little of the liquid, adding the remaining liquid to the processed vegetables to make the soup).

As the days get shorter and the temperature falls, we’re looking for some winter recipe inspiration. Clearly a love of cooking and baking especially, runs in the family as when Mary appeared on the BBC’s ‘Who do you think you are? It takes about 40 minutes from start to finish, and most of the time is spent simmering the soup until the vegetables are tender. Still I can’t quite remember it, hope Angela reads this and leaves me a comment to tell me of their lovely names? This combination not only nourishes the body but also delights the palate, making it a comforting choice for colder days.In 1966 she married Paul Hunnings and became Mary Hunnings going onto the have three children with him. Even Cuts Matter: Uniform cutting of leeks, onions, and potatoes ensures consistent cooking and a smoother pureed texture. For example, you can add some beans, lentils, chickpeas, tofu, cheese, eggs, chicken, beef, or fish to your vegetable soups. But still, if you want the widest array of cuisine possible, in one book, this is a fantastic place to start.

Bring to the boil on the boiling plate for about 4 mins, cover and transfer to the simmering oven for about 20 minutes. Oregano, basil, Provençal herbs, maybe a little tomato paste to enhance the slightly acidic tomato flavour.

Mary Berry, who was appointed DBE just last month for her services to broadcasting, the culinary arts and charity, has worked in the cookery profession for more than 60 years.

In fact, it is one of her family's favourite recipes, as she always has the ingredients in the cupboard. So grab your spoon and get ready to enjoy some of the best vegetable soups around from the legendary Mary Berry.Mary Berry's first tip is to ensure that you make sure you don’t have the heat too high, or the butter may burn. In the fridge: Transfer the frozen soup to the fridge and let it thaw overnight or for at least 8 hours. She was the much-loved judge on BBC TV Show The Great British Bake Off and has been teaching the nation to cook on TV and in her books for over four decades. She has a journalism degree and a knack for creating mouth-watering recipes inspired by famous chefs from the UK and beyond. Perfect for everyday cooks, baking enthusiasts, and Mary Berry fans alike, Mary Berry's Complete Cookbook is the crowning glory of every cook's shelf.