Cream of Cauliflower and Stilton Soup

Submitted by breezermom

"This recipe comes from Bon Appetit, February 1996. The magazine indicated that it was British/Scottish in origin."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb cauliflower, cut into small florets
• 1⁄4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 leek (white and pale green parts only)
• 3⁄4 cup celery, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup milk (may use more)
• 3 ounces Stilton cheese, crumbled
• white pepper, to taste
• salt, to taste

directions

1. Blanch 1 cup cauliflower florets in medium pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water; drain well. Set aside.
2. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, leek, celery, and remaining cauliflower. Cover and cook until onion is tender but not brown, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Add flour and stir 2 minutes. Gradually stir in vegetable broth. Add 1 cup milk. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover partially and simmer until vegetables are very tender and soup thickens, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
3. Puree soup in blender in batches until smooth. Return to same saucepan. (Cauliflower and soup can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate. Bring cauliflower to room temperature before using.)
4. Bring soup to simmer, thinning with more milk, if desired. Gradually add Stilton, stirring until melted. Season to taste with white pepper and salt.
5. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with reserved cauliflower and serve.

Reviews

[WiGal]

Definitely delicious! Seasonings are wonderful in this. Served with recipe#427595 for a wonderful dinner. Thanks for sharing breezermom. Made by an Unruly for an Unruly during ZWT6 tour of Great Britain.

 

[DailyInspiration]

We thoroughly enjoyed this creamy cauliflower soup along with the blue cheese. It wasn't overpowering, but added a nice subtle flavor to the soup. Definitely a repeat at our house -- we love cauliflower!

 

[lazyme]

I really enjoyed this soup. Lots of flavor. I pureed only 1/2 of the cauliflower mixture as I wanted a little chunkier soup. Very nice and thanks for sharing. Made for Everyday is a Holiday Tag.