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Broccoli & Stilton Soup

Name: Broccoli & Stilton Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 tblsp Rapeseed Oil; 1 finely chopped Onion; 1 Celery; 1 sliced Leek; 1 medium Potatoes; 1 knob Butter; 1 litre hot Vegetable Stock; 1 Head chopped Broccoli; 140g Stilton Cheese

Broccoli & Stilton Soup is a classic British starter that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Rapeseed Oil, Onion, Celery, Leek, Potatoes, Butter, Vegetable Stock, Broccoli and Stilton Cheese, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional British cooking, the dish focuses on satisfying, traditional, and highlighting slow-simmered savory gravies.

Serve as an enticing appetizer with complementary dipping sauces or as an accompaniment to a hearty main course.

If you enjoy authentic British cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Creamy Tomato Soup.

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Ingredients

Rapeseed Oil2 tblsp
Onion1 finely chopped
Celery1
Leek1 sliced
Potatoes1 medium
Butter1 knob
Vegetable Stock1 litre hot
Broccoli1 Head chopped
Stilton Cheese140g

Step-by-Step Instructions

13 steps

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Step 1

Heat the rapeseed oil in a large saucepan and then add the onions.

Step 2

Cook on a medium heat until soft.

Step 3

Add a splash of water if the onions start to catch.

Step 4

Add the celery, leek, potato and a knob of butter.

Step 5🥄 Mix

Stir until melted, then cover with a lid.

Step 6⏱️ 5 minutes

Allow to sweat for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the lid.

Step 8

Pour in the stock and add any chunky bits of broccoli stalk.

Step 9⏱️ 15 minutes

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

Step 10⏱️ 5 minutes

Add the rest of the broccoli and cook for a further 5 minutes.

Step 11

Carefully transfer to a blender and blitz until smooth.

Step 12🥄 Mix

Stir in the stilton, allowing a few lumps to remain.

Step 13✨ Serve

Season with black pepper and serve.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Broccoli & Stilton Soup reflects the timeless heritage of traditional British home cooking, satisfying, traditional, and highlighting slow-simmered savory gravies. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, rapeseed oil can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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