Broccoli And Stilton Soup Recipe
A comforting British classic, this Broccoli and Stilton soup is the perfect blend of nutritious broccoli and creamy Stilton cheese. Whether served as a winter warmer or a starter, this soup is quick to prepare, delightful to the palate, and truly versatile.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 kg roughly 2 pounds of fresh broccoli, chopped into florets
- 200 g 7 ounces of Stilton cheese, crumbled
- 25 g 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 large leek, washed and sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 large potato, peeled and diced
- 1 litre, 4 cups vegetable stock
- 200 ml ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onion, sliced leek, and minced garlic, and sauté until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Add the chopped potato to the pot, stirring to combine with the onion mixture.
- Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the broccoli florets to the pot, and continue to simmer the mixture for another 10 minutes.
- Once the broccoli is tender, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the crumbled Stilton cheese and cream, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer to a countertop blender in batches, if needed.
- Return the soup to the heat to warm through, then ladle into bowls to serve.
Notes
- If you don't have Stilton cheese, you can substitute it with another type of blue cheese or even a sharp cheddar for a different flavour profile.
- For a vegan version, replace the butter with a vegan alternative, use a non-dairy cream, and omit the Stilton cheese or replace it with a vegan cheese of your choice.
- Cool the soup completely and then transfer it to airtight containers to store it. This soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- To reheat, defrost overnight in the fridge if frozen, then reheat on the stove or in the microwave until piping hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 577mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 976IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 1mg
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