Tomato Stilton Soup
Creamy, comforting, and bursting with rich flavors, Tomato Stilton Soup is a gourmet twist on classic tomato soup that's perfect for cozy evenings or elegant dinners. This velvety recipe combines the natural sweetness of tomatoes and carrots with the tangy, robust flavor of Stilton cheese, balanced by a touch of heavy cream for a silky texture. Freshly sautéed onions and garlic form the aromatic base, while a splash of vegetable stock enhances the depth of flavor. Finished with a garnish of fresh basil leaves, this soup is not only a feast for the taste buds but visually stunning as well. Ready in just 40 minutes and ideal for serving with crusty bread or a light salad, this sophisticated soup will elevate any meal. Perfect for lovers of creamy soups, tomato recipes, and blue cheese indulgence!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium, diced Onion
- 2 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 medium, diced Carrot
- 28 ounces Canned whole tomatoes
- 3 cups Vegetable stock
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 4 ounces, crumbled Stilton cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 3 for garnish Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and diced carrot, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the canned tomatoes with their juices and break them up with a spoon.
Add the vegetable stock to the pot, stir, and bring to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the soup to a countertop blender in batches.
Stir in the heavy cream and Stilton cheese, allowing the cheese to melt completely.
Season the soup with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1805 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.4 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.2 g | 296% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 249 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 4878 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.9 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.1 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.9 g | ||
| Protein | 49.0 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 996 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 3362 mg | 72% | |
*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.
