Description
Jamie Oliver’s broccoli and stilton soup combines rich British cheese with fresh green vegetables for a comforting classic. Creamy textures and bold flavors make this simple recipe perfect for cold winter meals you’ll savor with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) low salt or homemade chicken or vegetable stock
- 140 g (5 oz) stilton cheese, or other blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 head broccoli, roughly chopped
- 1 medium potato, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 leek, sliced
- 1 stick celery, sliced
- 2 tbsps rapeseed oil
- 1 knob butter
Instructions
- Preparation: Heat rapeseed oil in a large pot over medium temperature, sautéing finely chopped onions until transparent, occasionally adding water to prevent scorching.
- Vegetable Softening: Add celery, leeks, potatoes, and butter to the pot, stirring until butter melts completely. Cover and steam vegetables for 4-5 minutes, allowing flavors to develop and ingredients to soften.
- Liquid Integration: Pour in stock and larger broccoli stem sections, simmering gently for 12-15 minutes until vegetables become tender. Introduce remaining broccoli florets, cooking for an additional 4-6 minutes to preserve their vibrant green color.
- Blending Process: Carefully transfer the hot mixture to a blender, processing until achieving a silky-smooth texture. Work in batches if necessary to prevent spillage and ensure consistent creaminess.
- Final Touches: Return soup to the pot, gently folding in crumbled Stilton cheese, allowing small chunks to remain for textural intrigue. Season with freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Serving: Ladle into warm bowls immediately, garnishing with extra cheese crumbles if desired. Serve piping hot for maximum flavor and enjoyment.
Notes
- Prevent Burning: Add water while sautéing onions to stop sticking and ensure even, gentle cooking without scorching.
- Vegetable Timing: Layer vegetables strategically, adding harder stems first to create balanced tenderness and preserve vibrant colors.
- Blending Safety: Process hot soup in batches to avoid potential blender overflow and manage temperature-related risks.
- Cheese Integration: Fold Stilton carefully to maintain delightful cheese chunks, creating rich texture and preventing complete melting.
- Prep Time: 14 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg