Description
Creamy cauliflower stilton soup blends rustic British comfort with elegant flavors. Rich, velvety textures embrace robust blue cheese notes, inviting you to savor each warming spoonful of this hearty winter classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) of Stilton cheese, crumbled
- 500 milliliters (16.9 fluid ounces) of chicken or vegetable stock
- 150 milliliters (5.1 fluid ounces) of milk
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons of flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 40 grams (1.4 ounces) of unsalted butter
- 1 onion, chopped roughly
- 4 cloves of garlic, chopped finely
- 2 tablespoons of double cream
- Toast spread with Stilton (optional)
Instructions
- Melt 4 tablespoons (60 grams) of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the finely diced onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper until the onion becomes translucent and softened, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce the cauliflower florets and freshly chopped parsley into the aromatic mixture. Stir gently and allow the vegetables to cook and release their flavors for 8-10 minutes, ensuring even heat distribution.
- Carefully pour the vegetable or chicken stock into the saucepan. Elevate the heat to trigger a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and let the cauliflower tenderize for 15-20 minutes, periodically checking its consistency.
- Lower the cooking temperature to its minimum setting. Crumble the Stilton cheese directly into the soup, stirring continuously to create a smooth, creamy texture. Gradually incorporate 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) of whole milk, gently warming the mixture without allowing it to boil.
- Season the soup with additional salt and pepper according to personal preference. Ladle the velvety soup into serving bowls and garnish with a delicate swirl of heavy cream. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Roast the cauliflower first to develop a deeper, more complex flavor profile before incorporating it into the soup.
- Experiment with additional spices like cayenne pepper or paprika to give the soup an extra kick of heat and excitement.
- Enhance the nutritional value and heartiness by tossing in leeks or small potatoes during the cooking process.
- Swap Stilton for alternative blue cheese varieties such as Gorgonzola or Roquefort while maintaining the same quantity for a personalized twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 491 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg