Healthy Broccoli & Stilton Soup

A creamy and comforting soup packed with nutrients and the distinctive flavor of Stilton cheese. This recipe uses a blend of low-fat milk and vegetable stock to keep it healthy without sacrificing taste.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Calories

185 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

5 items

Cost

£1.14/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1tbspolive oil

£0.10

1onion, chopped

£0.30

2cloves garlic, minced

£0.15

1head of broccoli , chopped into florets, stem peeled and chopped(approx. 500g)

£0.70

750mlvegetable stock

£0.40

250mlsemi-skimmed milk

£0.15

100gStilton cheese, crumbled

£1.50

Salt and pepper to taste

£0.05

Optional: Pinch of nutmeg

£0.02

Optional: Crusty bread for serving

£1.20

Total Cost

£4.57

£1.14 per serving

Instructions

1.
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2.
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4.
Add the chopped broccoli florets and stem to the saucepan. Stir to coat with the oil and onions.
5.
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
6.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
7.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth. If using a regular blender, allow the soup to cool slightly before blending in batches.
8.
Return the blended soup to the saucepan. Stir in the semi-skimmed milk and crumbled Stilton cheese.
9.
Heat gently over low heat until the Stilton cheese has melted and the soup is heated through. Do not boil.
10.
Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg (if using) to taste.
11.
Serve hot with crusty bread, if desired.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

185 kcal / 773 kJ

Carbs

3% of RDA

Fat

12g

17% of RDA

Protein

10g

20% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

4 g

4% of RDA

Sodium

573 mg

25% of RDA

Saturated Fat

5 g

25% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, you can use full-fat milk or add a dollop of crème fraîche before serving.

If you don't have Stilton cheese, you can substitute it with another blue cheese or cheddar cheese.

To make the soup even healthier, you can add other vegetables such as leeks, celery, or potatoes.

Adjust the amount of Stilton cheese to your preference.

The soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Equipment

Large saucepan or pot

Immersion blender (or regular blender)

Measuring cups and spoons

Chopping board

Knife

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