Broccoli and Stilton Soup

Broccoli and stilton is a classic flavour combination, and this verdant green homemade version of the traditional soup can be made as creamy or as cheesy as you like. Or, warm up wintry days with a pan of this. Inspired by deliciousmagazine.co.uk

Broccoli and Stilton Soup
Yields5 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time35 mins

Ingredients

 1 head broccoli, florets trimmed, stalk chopped
 Knob of butter for frying
 Olive oil for frying
 2 celery sticks, chopped
 1 large leek, chopped
 4 spring onions chopped (or 2 large salad onions)
 2 vegetable stock pots/cubes
 150 g stilton, crumbled

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5


Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 1058mg45%
Potassium 364mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 7g3%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 3g
Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 30%
Vitamin C 26%
Vitamin K 72%
Riboflavin 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Instructions

1

Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 3-4 minutes until tender. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a bowl of ice water and set aside. Pour the cooking water into a large measuring jug and top up with fresh water so you have 1.5 litres in total. Set aside with the broccoli.

2

To the same pan, add the butter and a splash of oil. Add the broccoli stalks and remaining veg, season, then cook over a medium-low heat until softened – about 8-10 minutes.

3

Add back the cooking water with the stock pots, then simmer for 10 minutes. Add the broccoli florets to heat through, then use a stick blender (or a regular blender if you prefer) to purée the soup until smooth (see Make Ahead). Check the seasoning and stir in the stilton (or serve it alongside; see tip).

Ingredients

 1 head broccoli, florets trimmed, stalk chopped
 Knob of butter for frying
 Olive oil for frying
 2 celery sticks, chopped
 1 large leek, chopped
 4 spring onions chopped (or 2 large salad onions)
 2 vegetable stock pots/cubes
 150 g stilton, crumbled

Directions

1

Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 3-4 minutes until tender. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a bowl of ice water and set aside. Pour the cooking water into a large measuring jug and top up with fresh water so you have 1.5 litres in total. Set aside with the broccoli.

2

To the same pan, add the butter and a splash of oil. Add the broccoli stalks and remaining veg, season, then cook over a medium-low heat until softened – about 8-10 minutes.

3

Add back the cooking water with the stock pots, then simmer for 10 minutes. Add the broccoli florets to heat through, then use a stick blender (or a regular blender if you prefer) to purée the soup until smooth (see Make Ahead). Check the seasoning and stir in the stilton (or serve it alongside; see tip).

Broccoli and Stilton Soup