BLUE STILTON SOUP

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This creamy soup is made with Stilton and Cheddar cheeses. Note: measurements are Imperial. From stiltoncheese.com and posted for ZWT 6, England.

Provided by Mami J

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
6 tablespoons flour
3 1/2-4 tablespoons dry white wine
3 3/4 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup Stilton cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup tbsps english cheddar cheese, grated
2 tablespoons english cheddar cheese, grated
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 -5 tablespoons heavy cream
crouton (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan, add vegetables, and fry gently for 5 minutes until soft but not browned.
  • Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in the wine and stock and return to heat. Bring to the boil, stirring continuously until the soup thickens then simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Cool slightly and liquidize or press the soup through a sieve. Return to the rinsed out pan. Add the milk and heat gently. Stir in the Stilton and English Cheddar, seasonings and heavy cream until melted.
  • ** Do not let the soup boil at this stage or it will curdle. Serve garnished with croutons.

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