Good recipe for brocolli and stilton soup?

hubby loves it and would like to make some home made for xmas day- any good receipes welcome thanksGood recipe for brocolli and stilton soup?
Hi.have a look at the bbc recipe site i know there is an Anthony Worrel Thompson recipe for this on there because i have used it, and it is nice the site address is ...www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes. i hope this helps xxGood recipe for brocolli and stilton soup?
Try the following





Broccoli and stilton soup with stilton croutons





350g/12oz broccoli, florets and stalks cut into small pieces


400ml/14fl oz vegetable stock


25g/1oz butter


4 spring onions, finely sliced


50g/1戮oz stilton, crumbled


100ml/3陆fl oz double cream


salt and freshly ground black pepper


pinch freshly grated nutmeg


For the croutons


4 slices French bread


100g/3陆oz stilton, sliced





Method


1. For the soup, place the pieces of broccoli into a glass bowl. Pour over the vegetable stock.


2. Cover with cling film and place in the microwave. Cook on full power for four minutes until tender.


3. Meanwhile, heat a frying pan until hot then add the butter. When it starts to foam, add the spring onions and cook for one minute.


4. Place the cooked broccoli and stock into a blender. Add the cooked spring onions, stilton and cream and blend until smooth.


5. Transfer into a pan and bring gently to a simmer.


6. For the croutons, toast the French bread under a grill until just golden on each side.


7. Top with the slices of stilton and return to the grill until golden and bubbling.


8. Season the soup with salt, freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.


9. Divide the soup between four warm bowls and top each with a stilton crouton. Serve.





or Creamy broccoli and Stilton soup


1 tbsp olive oil


1 tbsp butter


1 garlic clove, chopped


陆 large onion, chopped


170g/6oz broccoli, florets and stem, chopped


150ml/录 pint hot chicken stock (vegetarians can substitute vegetable stock)


salt and freshly ground black pepper


1 free-range egg yolk


3 tbsp double cream


55g/2oz Stilton





Method


1. Heat the oil and butter in a saucepan.


2. Add the garlic and onion and saut茅 for 2-3 minutes, or until soft.


3. Add the broccoli and cook for 1-2 minutes.


4. Add the hot chicken stock. Bring to the boil then simmer for 4-5 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.


5. Pour the soup into a blender or food processor and mix until smooth. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.


6. Place the egg yolk and cream into a bowl.


7. Add the hot soup and stir until the soup thickens slightly.


8. Crumble over the Stilton and serve hot.
Try this.........


2 oz / 50g butter


2 large onions


1lb 5oz / 600 g broccoli, trimmed


1/2 tsp each of salt, sugar and nutmeg


2 pts / 1.2 litres weak vegetable stock or chicken stock


3 tbsp double cream


5oz / 150g blue Stilton, crumbled





Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add onions, broccoli, salt, sugar and nutmeg. Cover and steam gently on a low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.


Add the stock to the pan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat immediately and simmer for 10 minutes.


Blend until smooth. Return to the pan and stir in the cream and Stilton. Stir over a low heat until the cheese is well combined giving a lovely smooth soup
STILTON, CELERY AND BROCCOLI SOUP





1 piece celery


1head of broccoli


1 pint chicken stock


2 ounces of Stilton cheese


salt and pepper to taste


1/2 pint double (or heavy) cream





in a food processor or blender, pur茅e vegetables and stock together; add cream and Stilton. Blend for a further 2 mins until a thick, creamy consistency is achieved.


Add salt and peper to taste.





Serve with a crusty bread roll.