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Stilton and Broccoli Soup

A velvety British soup combining tender simmered broccoli with the rich, tangy bite of Stilton cheese. It offers a cozy balance of savory flavors and creamy texture.

35 minEasyServes 4310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 5 cups broccoli florets and stems, chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 6 oz Stilton cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 chopped yellow onion and 2 chopped celery stalks, cooking for 5 minutes until soft.

  3. 3

    Add 5 cups chopped broccoli florets and stems and 4 cups vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until broccoli is tender.

  4. 4

    Purée the soup using a blender until smooth.

  5. 5

    Return soup to the pot on low heat, then stir in 6 oz crumbled Stilton cheese, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until cheese melts.

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Questions

How long does Stilton and Broccoli Soup take?

As written, 35 minutes: 15 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (15 minutes): "Add 5 cups chopped broccoli florets and stems and 4 cups vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until broccoli is tender."

What can I use instead of heavy cream in Stilton and Broccoli Soup?

The entry for Stilton and Broccoli Soup calls for 1/2 cup heavy cream. In its place: In sauces and soups, use half-and-half with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup, or evaporated milk. Neither will whip.

Can I make Stilton and Broccoli Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Stilton and Broccoli Soup is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 6 oz Stilton cheese, crumbled, 1/2 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Stilton and Broccoli Soup vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 6 oz Stilton cheese, crumbled and 1/2 cup heavy cream. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan soup collection.

How many calories are in Stilton and Broccoli Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 310 calories, with 12 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate and 23 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 780 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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