Stilton and Broccoli Soup

Name: Stilton and Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
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

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

BritishSoupStovetop and BlenderVegetarianLow CarbNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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

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

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

Purée the soup using a blender until smooth.
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.

Questions

Can I make Stilton and Broccoli Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Stilton and Broccoli Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing, so it does not split.

Can I halve or double Stilton and Broccoli Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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