Description
Comforting winter warmth meets luxurious flavor in this creamy broccoli stilton soup. Robust British cheese blends seamlessly with tender broccoli, creating a silky smooth experience you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 large onion, diced
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup Stilton cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a culinary canvas by warming olive oil in a substantial pot over medium heat, allowing diced onions to soften and become translucent for approximately 5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic to the aromatic base, letting it release its fragrant essence for one minute, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Incorporate diced potatoes and broccoli florets, gently coating them in the flavorful oil, ensuring each piece is evenly distributed throughout the pot.
- Pour vegetable broth into the pot, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow the vegetables to cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes and broccoli become tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Transform the soup’s texture using an immersion blender, carefully pureeing until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender, processing until uniformly blended.
- Return the silky soup to the pot and introduce crumbled Stilton cheese, stirring until completely melted and integrated. Pour in heavy cream, creating a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Elevate the flavor profile by seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add a bright, tangy note with a subtle squeeze of lemon juice, balancing the rich, creamy elements.
- Serve the soup in warm bowls, garnishing with additional Stilton crumbles or a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Accompany with crusty, rustic bread for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Choose fresh, crisp broccoli with tight, deep green florets for the best flavor and texture in your soup.
- Swap out Stilton for milder blue cheese or goat cheese if you prefer a less intense flavor profile.
- Boost nutrition by adding a handful of spinach or kale during the blending process for extra vitamins and minerals.
- Create a lighter version by using half-and-half instead of heavy cream, reducing the overall calorie content while maintaining a creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg