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Broccoli and Stilton soup
This easy soup is a lovely balance of light yet rich, flavorful and comforting. Perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 approx
Calories: 240 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 1 onion medium-small (1 onion giving around 1 ¾ cups chopped)
- 8 oz potatoes
- 1 lb broccoli
- 4 teaspoon butter
- 3 ½ cups vegetable stock or chicken stock
- a little salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 oz Stilton cheese
Instructions
- Peel and cop the onion in a medium dice. Peel and dice the potato. Cut the tops off the broccoli and divide into medium florets. Cut sections of the more tender stems in a dice then peel the upper part of the thicker stem and dice that as well. Discard the base and peel from the main stem.
- Once all the vegetables are ready, warm the butter in a heavy-based pot/pan large enough to hold all of the vegetables and stock over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for a couple minutes so that the onion softens and becomes tranlucent.
- Add the potato and stir, then cook for a minute before adding the broccoli. Stir so that everything is lightly coated in the butter.
- Add the stock, and a little salt and pepper. Don't add a lot of salt as remember the Stilton is a bit salty. Cover and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat and continue to simmer for around 20 minutes until the potatoes and broccoli are tender. You don't want to overcook as the broccoli becomes less vibrant.
- As the soup is cooking, trim away any dark rind from the Stilton and crumble the rest.
- Remove the soup from the heat and add the crumbled Stilton. Stir it through to melt then blend the soup until smooth. You can either use an immersion/stick blender in the pot or transfer to a blender if needed. Adjust the seasoning with a little salt and pepper, as needed.
- Serve the soup, topped with a little extra crumbled Stilton, and/or a drizzle of cream if you like.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
240kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
1235mg
(51%)
Potassium
711mg
(20%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1496IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
114mg
(127%)
Calcium
217mg
(22%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4approx
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 711mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1496IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 114mg | 127% |
| Calcium | 217mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.