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Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ½ cups leeks, tough outer green leaves removed and thinly sliced
1 cup onions, chopped
½ cup celery, finely chopped
2 ¾ pounds broccoli, stalks peeled and diced, florets separated
7 cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
¾ pound Stilton, coarsely grated
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup almonds, thinly sliced
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 to 8 servings)
29 grams carbs; 72 milligrams cholesterol; 506 calories; 13 grams monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 17 grams saturated fat; 35 grams fat; 7 grams fiber; 1183 milligrams sodium; 23 grams protein; 10 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Heat the oil over medium-low heat in a heavy-bottomed pot. Sweat but don't brown the leeks, onions and celery, about 20 minutes. Add the broccoli and sweat for 10 minutes more. Add stock.
- Step 2
Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat and simmer till the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Step 3
In a food processor, puree the vegetables in their broth and return them to the pot.
- Step 4
Ten minutes before serving, stir in cream, then the grated Stilton. Once the cheese has melted, taste. Add pepper and, if necessary, salt.
- Step 5
Serve immediately. Pass the almonds in a separate bowl, and garnish the soup generously.
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Comments
Although the recipe refers to finishing the soup right before serving, I think this soup tastes far, far better after a day in the refrigerator. So if your initial reaction is “Meh,” give the flavors time to meld and you will change your opinion.
Delicious! I followed the recipe as written. Accompanied with tiny triangles of grilled cheese sandwiches. Yumm.
Yikes. I don't have enough Stilton. Wonder what cheese -- feta, for example -- I could add to the recipe?
Roughly have the recipe, adding a bit of cauliflower to make up for missing broccoli. Blended with immersion blender to preserve texture and have a few “chunks.” Slipped cream entirely and did not miss it. Also skipped almonds, but that would have been nice. Needs a decent amount of black pepper! Delicious!