Broccoli & Stilton soup

Broccoli & Stilton soup

Area: British

Category: Starter

Ingredients

IngredientsMeasure
Rapeseed Oil2 tblsp
Onion1 finely chopped
Celery1
Leek1 sliced
Potatoes1 medium
Butter1 knob
Vegetable Stock1 litre hot
Broccoli1 Head chopped
Stilton Cheese140g

Instruction

  • Heat the rapeseed oil in a large saucepan and then add the onions
  • Cook on a medium heat until soft
  • Add a splash of water if the onions start to catch
  • Add the celery, leek, potato and a knob of butter
  • Stir until melted, then cover with a lid
  • Allow to sweat for 5 minutes
  • Remove the lid
  • Pour in the stock and add any chunky bits of broccoli stalk
  • Cook for 10 – 15 minutes until all the vegetables are soft
  • Add the rest of the broccoli and cook for a further 5 minutes
  • Carefully transfer to a blender and blitz until smooth
  • Stir in the stilton, allowing a few lumps to remain
  • Season with black pepper and serve