LEEK, POTATO AND STILTON SOUP

Leek, Potato and Stilton Soup image

Provided by English_Rose

Categories Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 7/8 liters vegetable stock
4 leeks, sliced
4 potatoes, peeled and chopped
75 g Stilton cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper
150 ml single cream
chopped parsley, to garnish
crusty bread, to serve

Steps:

In a large pan bring the stock to the boil. Add the leeks and potatoes. Return to the boil and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes.
Blend the soup until smooth in a jug blender or food processor or using a hand-blender. Crumble in the Stilton cheese and blend again.
Season the soup with salt and freshly ground pepper. Add the cream and blend until well-mixed.
Re-heat the soup until piping hot. Serve garnished with parsley with crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.5, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 25.2, Sodium 204.4, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 7.1