Broccoli & Stilton Soup
This is my staple lunch at the moment. It tastes so strong you really don’t believe it can be a diet recipe but it is from the Weight Watchers Time to Eat Cookbook published in 2002. So quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 450g (1 lb) broccoli, broken into florets
- 225g (8 oz) leeks, sliced
- 225g (8 oz) potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1.2 litres (2 pints) vegetable stock
- 50g (1¾ oz) blue Stilton, crumbled
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place the broccoli in a large saucepan with the leeks and potatoes. Add the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup in a food processor or liquidiser in batches, and return the soup to a clean saucepan. Reheat gently.
- Add the Stilton and heat, stirring, until the cheese dissolves. Season to taste.
Makes 4 portions. Suitable for freezing. 2 points (155 calories) per serving.
Picture by Townie on Flickr
Oh, this is basically the same as the leek and potato I made this evening (to have tomorrow) – only this has got stilton in it!
Result, I saw some stilton in S’s fridge that has not been opened. Will add it to the soup tomorrow to make it a bit more interesting! Thanks for the inspiration!
Milo
24th January 2010 at 9:22 pm
I made this tonight but haven’t tried it yet. Mine was a lot darker green than in the recipe photo though – and thicker consistency too – more like pureed peas. Maybe I let it boil too long?
Or I can just blame it on the altitude?
mumof4
25th January 2010 at 5:54 am
My mouth has dropped open in disbelief! This is a WW recipe? Will definitely be putting this on my to-try list!
Karen @ If I Could Escape
25th January 2010 at 9:27 pm
I shall be making some as soon as possible.
Mancais
26th January 2010 at 12:53 pm