Healthy Broccoli & Stilton Soup

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Add the chopped broccoli florets and stem to the saucepan. Stir to coat with the oil and onions.

Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.

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.

Return the blended soup to the saucepan. Stir in the semi-skimmed milk and crumbled Stilton cheese.

Heat gently over low heat until the Stilton cheese has melted and the soup is heated through. Do not boil.

Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg (if using) to taste.

Serve hot with crusty bread, if desired.