Lunch

Broccoli & Stilton Soup

A smooth, creamy British broccoli soup enriched with tangy Stilton cheese.

  • 35 min
  • 250 kcal
  • Vegetarian
  • British
  • Soup

Mellowpan tip: Makes 4 servings, so there’s room for leftovers. Plan them into your week.

Broccoli & Stilton Soup

Ingredients

For 4 servings

Steps

  1. Step 1:

    Heat the rapeseed oil in a large saucepan and add the onion.

  2. Step 2:

    Cook over a medium heat until soft. Add a splash of water if the onion starts to catch.

  3. Step 3:

    Add the celery, leek, potato, and butter, and stir until the butter has melted.

  4. Step 4:

    Cover with a lid and allow the vegetables to sweat for 5 minutes.

    5 min
  5. Step 5:

    Remove the lid.

  6. Step 6:

    Pour in the hot vegetable stock and add any chunky pieces of broccoli stalk.

  7. Step 7:

    Cook for 10–15 minutes, until all the vegetables are soft.

    10–15 min
  8. Step 8:

    Add the remaining broccoli and cook for a further 5 minutes.

    5 min
  9. Step 9:

    Carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.

  10. Step 10:

    Stir in the Stilton, leaving a few lumps.

  11. Step 11:

    Season with black pepper and serve.

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