Broccoli And Blue Cheese Soup In Soup Maker

This Broccoli and Blue Cheese Soup is a creamy and savory recipe, which includes broccoli and Stilton cheese. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in just 40 minutes using a soup maker.

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Broccoli And Blue Cheese Soup Ingredients

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 celery stick, sliced
• 1 leek, sliced
• 1 medium potato, diced
• 750ml low salt or homemade chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 head broccoli, roughly chopped
• 140g Stilton or other blue cheese, crumbled

How To Make Broccoli And Blue Cheese Soup In A Soup Maker

1. Add ingredients to soup maker: Place onion, celery, leek, potato, stock, and broccoli into the soup maker. Do not exceed the max fill line.
2. Cook the soup: Select the smooth soup function and let the cycle complete.
3. Add the cheese: Once finished, stir in most of the Stilton. Blend briefly until melted into the soup.
4. Season and serve: Taste, adjust seasoning with pepper, and top with the reserved Stilton before serving.

Recipe Tips

• Can I make this without a soup maker?
  Yes, cook the ingredients in a pot until tender, then blend with a hand blender before adding cheese.
• Best cheese substitutes:
  Use Gorgonzola, Roquefort, or Danish blue if you don’t have Stilton.
• How to make it creamier:
  Stir in a splash of cream or milk when adding the cheese.
• Can I make it vegetarian?
  Yes, just use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
• How to thicken the soup:
  Add an extra potato or reduce the stock slightly.

What To Serve With Broccoli And Blue Cheese Soup

This rich soup pairs well with simple sides:

• Crusty bread or baguette
• Garlic butter croutons
• A fresh green salad
• Roasted vegetables

How To Store Broccoli And Blue Cheese Soup

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.

Freeze: Cool completely before freezing for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and reheat, stirring well.

Broccoli And Blue Cheese Soup Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 275 kcal
• Fat: 14g
• Saturates: 8g
• Carbohydrates: 17g
• Sugars: 7g
• Fiber: 8g
• Protein: 16g
• Salt: 1.2g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use frozen broccoli?
Yes, frozen broccoli works perfectly in this recipe.

Why is my soup too thin?
Add more potato or reduce liquid for a thicker texture.

Can I make this spicy?
Yes, add a pinch of chili flakes or cayenne pepper.

Can I blend it chunky instead of smooth?
Yes, just select the chunky soup function on your soup maker or blend briefly.

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