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broccoli and stilton soup

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Carolyn Haas
@Linky1
Whitewater, WI

From Soups and Starters by Fraser. Sounds interesting!

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For broccoli and stilton soup

  • 12 oz
    broccoli
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 1
    leek, white only, chopped
  • 1 sm
    potato, cut into chunks
  • 2 c
    chicken stock
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 3 Tbsp
    double cream (will probably have to substitute whipping or heavy cream in the us!)
  • 4 oz
    stilton cheese, rind removed, crumbled
  • salt and pepper

How To Make broccoli and stilton soup

  • 1
    Cut broccoli into florets, discard tough stem (or compost them). Save 4 small florets for garnish.
  • 2
    Melt butter. Cook onion and leek until soft, but not colored. Add broccoli and potato. Pour in stock. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until veggies are tender.
  • 3
    Whisk with immersion blender until smooth. (or use food processor)
  • 4
    Add milk, cream and seasoning. Reheat gently. Add Stilton at last minute, stirring until it melts. Do not boil. Taste if salt is needed.
  • 5
    For garnish - blanch reserved broccoli. Cut them into thin vertical slices. Garnish each bowl with a few slices and a grinding of black pepper
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