So, when I was craving tomato soup last weekend, I knew exactly who to turn to. Mary’s “unusual” tomato soup recipe ― described as “spicy and fragrant” ― packs a secret punch, too.

Yep ― the chef says you can add basil pesto to the top of her soup recipe if you like. “The basil pesto adds a lovely flavour, but this soup is still very good without it,” Mary says.

Pour the soup back into the pan, add 200ml of water to dilute it a bit and then reheat before serving. As you serve, sprinkle some fresh Thai basil leaves into each bowl and your scrumptious soup ...

Mary Berry's butternut squash soup Ingredients: 1.5kg/3lb 5oz peeled and deseeded butternut squash, cut into 3cm/1¼in cubes (can also be brought ready-prepared from most supermarkets) ...

Mary Berry has shared her go-to winter soup recipe, which combines the delicious flavours of leek and Stilton cheese - and here's how you can make this warm dish ...

If you're wondering what to pair with it, a loaf of crusty bread and butter is always good. If you're looking to add something special, Mary preps indulgent cheese and parma ham twists to have ...