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Mary Berry Christmas Soup Recipe

Mary Berry Christmas Soup
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Mary Berry’s Christmas soup is a traditional British-style vegetable soup often served as a starter on Christmas Day. It is usually blended smoothly, mildly spiced, and carefully balanced so it does not overpower the main course. The emphasis is on clean flavours, a velvety texture, and a comforting warmth that suits winter celebrations.

Ingredients

  • Unsalted butter – 30 g

  • Onion – 1 large, finely chopped

  • Carrots – 500 g, peeled and sliced

  • Potato – 1 medium, peeled and diced

  • Vegetable stock – 1 litre

  • Double cream – 150 ml

  • Salt – to taste

  • Black pepper – to taste

  • Nutmeg (optional) – a small pinch

Instructions

  • Prepare the vegetables – Peel and chop the onion, carrots, and potato into even pieces so they cook at the same rate.

  • Soften the onion – Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat, add the onion, and cook gently for 5 minutes until soft but not coloured.

  • Add the vegetables – Stir in the carrots and potato, coating them well in the butter and onion mixture.

  • Pour in the stock – Add the vegetable stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.

  • Simmer until tender – Cook for 20–25 minutes until the vegetables are very soft.

  • Blend until smooth – Remove from heat and blend the soup until silky and lump-free.

  • Add cream and seasoning – Stir in the cream, season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if using.

  • Reheat gently – Warm the soup over low heat without boiling before serving.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-christmas-soup-recipe/