They added: “Regularly including legumes, like peas, in your diet may reduce the risk of cancer due to their high antioxidant levels. This book is beautifully illustrated and Mary Berry has no nonsense recipes that are easy to follow and use easily accessible ingredients. Learn to make every type of dish, including soups, poultry, game, pies, desserts, cakes and vegetarian favorites, with step-by-step instructions to make an extra special dish perfectly every time.

Cordon Bleu trained in Paris, Mary began her career as a magazine cookery editor before publishing her first cookery book in 1966.In fact, it is one of her family's favourite recipes, as she always has the ingredients in the cupboard. Cover the pot and cook for about 10 minutes, or until soft but not brown, lifting the lid occasionally to stir. With a journalism degree under her belt, she eloquently shares her love for food through engaging stories and delightful recipes. Use real, salted butter – a thick later of salted butter that melts into your bread on contact with the soup is such a joy. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan, add the onion and carrots, and fry over a high heat, stirring, for 10 minutes or until lightly brown.

Bring to the boil on the boiling plate for about 4 mins, cover and transfer to the simmering oven for about 20 minutes.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Even Cuts Matter: Uniform cutting of leeks, onions, and potatoes ensures consistent cooking and a smoother pureed texture. Serve your roasted tomato soup in bowls, and dress with a drizzle of double cream and a twist of pepper. Melt the butter in a large pan, add the onion, carrot, celery and ginger and cook for about 5-10 minutes, stirring from time to time.