Description
Broccoli and Stilton Soup is a creamy, comforting classic made with tender broccoli, rich Stilton cheese, and smooth milk. Quick to make in just 20 minutes, this soup is full of flavor and perfect for cozy lunches or easy dinners.
Ingredients
800 g Broccoli (fresh or frozen, chopped)
1 Onion (peeled and chopped)
2 Garlic cloves (peeled and crushed)
750 ml Stock (chicken or vegetable)
300 ml Milk
160 g Stilton cheese (grated or crumbled)
Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
40 g Stilton cheese (for topping)
Croutons, optional (for serving)
Instructions
- Wash and chop the broccoli into large chunks. Peel and chop the onion, and crush the garlic.
- Place broccoli, onion, garlic, and stock in a large saucepan. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
- Remove from heat, pour in the milk, and add Stilton cheese.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using a hand blender.
- If needed, reheat gently over low heat before serving.
- Serve hot, topped with crumbled Stilton and optional croutons.
- For slow cooker method: Add broccoli, onion, garlic, and stock to the pot. Cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 5–6 hours. Stir in milk and Stilton, blend until smooth, and heat for an additional 15–30 minutes if desired.
Notes
Use frozen broccoli for convenience—no need to thaw before cooking.
For a lighter version, use low-fat or plant-based milk and vegan cheese.
To make it richer, replace some milk with cream.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or cayenne pepper for extra warmth and depth.
Reheat gently and add a splash of milk or stock if the soup thickens too much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
