Recipe byThe ZestyPlate Kitchen
A velvety British soup of sweet vegetables blended smooth and finished with crumbled Stilton for a rich, tangy starter.
This soup is proof that a handful of cheap vegetables and a wedge of blue cheese can punch well above their weight. The broccoli keeps it a bright, vivid green, while the Stilton runs through it with a salty, savoury tang. It comes together quickly and tastes a good deal more indulgent than it has any right to.
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Prep 10 min
Cook 25 min
Total 35 min
Easy
Scale:
- 2 tblsp Rapeseed Oil
- 1 finely chopped Onion
- 1 Celery
- 1 sliced Leek
- 1 medium Potatoes
- 1 knob Butter
- 1 litre hot Vegetable Stock
- 1 Head chopped Broccoli
- 140g Stilton Cheese
Tags:
Soup Cheesy
Preparation
- Heat the rapeseed oil in a large saucepan and cook the onions over medium heat until soft, adding a splash of water if they start to catch.
- Add the celery, leek, potato and a knob of butter, stir until the butter melts, then cover and sweat for 5 minutes before taking off the lid.
- Pour in the stock, add any chunky broccoli stalk, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until all the vegetables are soft.
- Add the rest of the broccoli and cook for a further 5 minutes, then carefully blitz in a blender until smooth.
- Stir in the Stilton, leaving a few lumps, season with black pepper, and serve.
Tips from the ZestyPlate Kitchen
- Keep the broccoli's cooking time short. A long simmer dulls both the colour and the fresh, green flavour.
- Chop up the thick stalks and use them too; they bring body and a gentle sweetness.
- Stir the Stilton in off the heat and leave a few lumps whole for little pockets of melting cheese.
- Reach for the pepper before the salt. The blue cheese is salty enough to season the pot on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any blue cheese slips in nicely, or use a mature cheddar if you want something milder and less tangy.
Cook the broccoli only until just tender, then blend it straight away rather than leaving it to sit and lose its colour.
You can, though cheesy soups have a habit of splitting. Reheat it gently and give it a stir or a quick re-blend to bring it back together.
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