Royal Stilton Cheese Soup Recipes

ENGLISH CREAMY STILTON SOUP

Steps:

• Cook onion, carrot and bay leaf in margarine in 3 quart saucepan until onion and carrot are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in flour and white pepper.
• Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat.
• Stir in broth and half and half.
• Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute.
• Stir in cheese; heat over low heat, stirring constantly, just until cheese is melted.
• Remove bay leaf; sprinkle with parsley.
• Serve with crumpets.
• The New International Cookbook.

CREAMY STILTON SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion, carrot and bay leaf in butter about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion and carrot are tender.
• Stir in flour and white pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in broth and half-and half. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute.
• Stir in cheese. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, just until cheese is melted. Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle parsley over soup.

STILTON AND POTATO SOUP WITH CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a thick-based saucepan, then add the prepared vegetables and some salt, and cook gently with the lid on for 5-10 minutes to draw out the juices.
• stir in the cornflour to absorb the juices and, when smooth, gradually pour in the cider - still stirring.
• Add the chicken or vegetable stock, cover the pan and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
• Then add the milk and Stilton and re-heat, stirring, until the cheese has melted and the soup is just below boiling point.
• Taste and season with salt and pepper, then stir in the creme fraiche.
• At this stage you can purée the soup in a food processor or with a hand held blender or, if you prefer the texture of the chopped vegetables, keep it as it is.
• Serve the soup with the Parmesan croutons & the chopped chives.
• CROUTONS:.
• Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 4/180C/350F or pre-heat the grill.
• Place the bread cubes in a bowl, sprinkle in the oil, then stir them around until the bread has soaked up all the oil.
• Next add the freshly grated Parmesan, and stir again till all the bread cubes are well coated.
• Spread them out over a baking sheet and either bake in the pre-heated oven for 10 minutes, or else place them under the pre-heated grill, turning as necessary. (If you use the grill, watch them VERY CAREFULLY as they can burn very easily.).
• The croutons can be made well in advance and stored in an airtight tin for up to two weeks.

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER AND STILTON SOUP

Steps:

• Separate 3/4 cup of the cauliflower florets and place them in a pan of boiling water. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes, then rinse under cold water, and set aside for garnish.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, leek and celery. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add potato, chicken broth, uncooked cauliflower and sherry. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally until potatoes and cauliflower are tender. Remove from heat.
• Puree the cauliflower mixture in batches using a food processor or blender, and transfer to a soup pot over medium-low heat. I like it smooth but still with little tiny bits in it. Season with white pepper, black pepper and salt. Stir in the milk and cream, then crumble in the Stilton cheese. Heat through, but do not boil.
• Ladle into bowls, and garnish with cauliflower pieces and chopped fresh parsley.

ROYAL STILTON CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over a low heat.
• Add onions, potatoes, red pepper flakes and garlic, cook, stirring until onions are clear .
• Add stock and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
• Place soup in a food processor or blender with half the bacon and process until smooth .
• Pour cream into a saucepan, stir in the mustard and bring to a boil stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat and simmer for about 4 - 5 minutes.
• Slowly add the crumbled cheese, stirring until melted.
• Season to taste with the tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with remaining bacon and Stilton cheese and serve.