Description
Comforting broccoli and stilton soup blends rich, creamy cheese with hearty green vegetables for a luxurious winter warmer. Sharp stilton and tender broccoli create a sophisticated flavor profile you’ll savor down to the last delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 head broccoli
- 270 grams (9.5 ounces) potato, diced
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) stilton, crumbled
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 rib celery, diced
Liquid and Cooking Base:
- 1 liter (4.2 cups) vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté diced onions until translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate chopped celery and cubed potatoes, stirring consistently to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking for 4-5 minutes.
- Add fresh broccoli florets and pour in vegetable stock, ensuring ingredients are fully submerged. Reduce heat and allow soup to simmer gently for 15-18 minutes until vegetables become tender.
- Remove pot from heat and crumble Stilton cheese into the mixture, stirring to help cheese melt and distribute evenly.
- Use an immersion blender or transfer to a standard blender, processing until the soup reaches a silky, uniform consistency. If mixture appears too thick, gradually incorporate additional stock to achieve desired texture.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls and garnish with extra crumbled Stilton cheese for enhanced flavor and visual appeal. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Choose ripe, fresh broccoli for the most vibrant green color and maximum nutritional benefits.
- Use vegetable stock at room temperature to ensure even cooking and prevent temperature shock.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat Stilton with low-fat blue cheese or reduce the cheese quantity.
- Vegetarian and vegan alternatives can be achieved by using plant-based cheese or nutritional yeast for a similar tangy flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg