Broccoli and Stilton Soup
Warm, velvety, and packed with rich, savory flavors, Broccoli and Stilton Soup is the ultimate comfort food for any season. This deliciously creamy soup combines tender broccoli, fragrant onions, and garlic simmered in a hearty vegetable stock, then blended until smooth. The star ingredient, tangy Stilton cheese, melts seamlessly into the soup, infusing it with a bold and distinctive flavor that cheese lovers will adore. A splash of double cream adds a luxurious finish, making every spoonful a treat. Quick and easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a cozy lunch or an elegant starter. Pair it with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of this soul-warming dish. Ideal for vegetarians, Broccoli and Stilton Soup is a nutrient-packed, flavor-filled way to brighten up your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g broccoli
- 30 g unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 750 ml vegetable stock
- 150 g Stilton cheese
- 100 ml double cream
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the broccoli. Trim the broccoli and cut into small florets. Peel the thick stems and cut into smaller chunks.
Peel and finely chop the onion, and crush or finely chop the garlic cloves.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook gently for 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and soft, but not browned.
Add the broccoli to the pot and pour in the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
Remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool slightly. Using a blender or an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
Return the pot to a low heat. Crumble the Stilton cheese into the soup and stir until it has melted completely.
Stir in the double cream and season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Continue heating gently for another 5 minutes, but do not allow the soup to boil.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot with crusty bread on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1827 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.6 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.6 g | 398% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 348 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 6174 mg | 268% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.9 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 66.6 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1256 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 3462 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
