Description
This creamy broccoli Stilton soup combines the earthy freshness of broccoli with the rich, tangy flavor of Stilton cheese, creating a velvety, satisfying dish perfect for cozy dinners or as an elegant starter.
Ingredients
500g broccoli (florets and chopped stalks)
150g Stilton cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp butter or olive oil
1 onion or shallot, chopped
1 leek (optional), sliced and rinsed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1 liter vegetable or chicken stock
100ml cream or milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the broccoli, onion, leek, garlic, and potato. Rinse leeks thoroughly to remove any dirt.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter or heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, leek, and garlic. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the potato and chopped broccoli stalks. Stir and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in the stock and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Use an immersion or upright blender to blend the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the cream and crumbled Stilton cheese. Heat gently until cheese melts completely.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- Frozen broccoli can be used if fresh is unavailable.
- Other blue cheeses like Gorgonzola or Roquefort can be used as substitutes.
- Add celery or carrots for extra depth.
- For a smoother texture, peel the potatoes before blending.
- To make it dairy-free, use olive oil and plant-based cream alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
