While it’s a staple in chicken pie, casseroles, and roast dinner sides, according to British chef Mary Berry ... recipes, Mary said slicing leeks into a “light and summery minestrone soup ...

Mary Berry, the queen of British baking, has a plethora of recipe books and TV shows for aspiring home chefs to delve into. Her 'Complete Cookbook' alone boasts over 650 mouth-watering recipes.