Celery and Stilton Soup

This will seem like a fancy soup without a lot of effort. Stilton cheese is really rich and creamy, and gives the soup a wonderful flavor.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 518 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups chopped celery
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 4 sprigs watercress, for garnish
• 4 ¼ cups water
• 2 sticks butter
• 3 ¾ ounces Stilton cheese, crumbed and divided
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste (Optional)
• 1 pinch salt, or as desired (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium low heat. Add the onions and saute for 10 minutes, or until onion is translucent.

Step 2

Add the celery and the water. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until celery is soft.

Step 3

Add 2 1/2 ounces of the Stilton cheese to the soup and mix well. Puree the soup in small batches in a blender or food processor and transfer it to a clean pot. Season with freshly ground pepper and salt to taste. Stilton can be very salty, so beware!

Step 4

Pour into individual bowls, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and garnish with the watercress.