Garnish your soup – a drizzle of cream or yoghurt, and a sprinkling of cracked black pepper goes such a long way to elevating the look of soup from ‘meh’ to truly enticing. There is no one recipe for Italian minestrone, it’s a kind of soup – add whatever you have left in your fridge. Arrange the squash halves cut side up in a roasting tin just big enough to hold the squash in a single layer and drizzle over the olive oil. It also has some cumin seeds for an added depth of flavor, introducing a warm, aromatic touch that complements the natural sweetness of the root vegetables. Cover the pot and cook for about 10 minutes, or until soft but not brown, lifting the lid occasionally to stir.

This is an easy, peasy and super delicious soup that I made several times and it is one of my partner’s favourite soups.For the mother and daughter team it was about delivering top quality dressings and sauces, using the very best ingredients. With clever tips and tricks up her sleeve, Mary transforms basic soup staples like onions, carrots, and potatoes into flavor-packed bowls of goodness.

Even Cuts Matter: Uniform cutting of leeks, onions, and potatoes ensures consistent cooking and a smoother pureed texture. It’s a recipe from Mary Berry’s Complete Cook Book which I think has now been reprinted as there is a different looking book which has the same name. Learn to make every type of dish, including soups, poultry, game, pies, desserts, cakes, and vegetarian favourites.Through her writings, she invites readers to embark on their own gastronomic adventures, demystifying the complexity of cooking and highlighting the joy of exploring different cuisines.