Description
This Broccoli and Stilton Soup is a rich and creamy blend of fresh broccoli and tangy Stilton cheese. Perfect as a warming starter or light meal, it’s silky, flavorful, and topped with extra Stilton and optional croutons for added texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 800 g (1.7 lb) broccoli, fresh or frozen
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 750 ml (3.25 cups) stock (vegetable or chicken)
- 300 ml (1.25 cups) milk
- 160 g (6 oz) Stilton cheese, grated or crumbled
- To serve:
- 40 g (1.5 oz) Stilton cheese, crumbled on top
- Croutons, optional
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the onion and garlic. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add the broccoli and stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth, or transfer to a blender in batches.
- Return the soup to the pot, stir in the milk and Stilton cheese, and heat gently until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with the remaining Stilton cheese, and top with croutons if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen broccoli depending on availability; both work well.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat milk and reduce the amount of Stilton.
- Croutons add a nice crunch, but you can also serve with toasted bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg