Creamy Thermomix broccoli and stilton soup with rich, tangy blue cheese and tender broccoli. A quick and comforting homemade soup perfect for lunch or light dinners.
If you don't have the Cookidoo app for your Thermomix follow the recipe below:
500g(1.1lb)broccoli
1clovegarlic
40g(1.4oz)olive oil
150g(5.3oz)onionscut in quarters
100g(3.5oz)celery stalkscut in pieces (3cm)
120g(4.2oz)potatoespeeled, cut in pieces (3cm)
500g(17.6oz)vegetable stock(see Notes)
80g(2.8oz)stilton cheesecrumbled in pieces
1tspsaltor to taste
0.5tspground black pepperor to taste
Instructions
Place a bowl on the mixing bowl lid and weigh the broccoli into it. Cut the broccoli stalks in pieces (3cm) and place them in the mixing bowl. Cut the remainder of the broccoli head into florets and set aside.
Add the garlic, oil, onions, celery and potatoes to the mixing bowl, chop for 5 seconds/speed 6, then sauté for 5 minutes/100C/speed 1.
Then add the vegetable stock and reserved broccoli florets then cook for 10 minutes/100C/speed 1.
Add the stilton, salt and pepper then blend for 2 minutes/speed 10. Adjust the seasoning, to taste, before serving.
Notes
Optional variations:
Extra chunky version - don't blend it for so long so that you leave chunks of broccoli.
Cheddar alternative - use grated mature or extra mature cheddar instead of stilton.
Crispy bacon topping - garnish with chopped crispy bacon instead of crumbled stilton.
This recipe for broccoli and stilton soup turns out quite thick, so if you prefer a thinner soup, just add some more vegetable stock to get your desired consistency.