Broccoli, Kale & Blue Cheese Soup
Welcome to my winter recipe series, where I'll be sharing some delicious and comforting dishes to help you stay warm and cosy during the colder months. Today's recipe is a hearty broccoli and blue cheese soup that is sure to warm you up from the inside out. This soup is packed with healthy broccoli and tangy blue cheese, making it the perfect balance of flavours. It's also easy to make, so it's a great recipe for busy weeknights. So, grab a spoon and let's get cooking!
Broccoli, Kale & Blue Cheese Soup Recipe: A Comforting Winter Dish
Winter is here, and with it comes the need for warm and comforting dishes to help us stay cosy and satisfied. One such dish is broccoli cheese soup, a classic recipe that is delicious and easy to make. This soup is packed with healthy broccoli and tangy cheese, making it the perfect balance of flavours.
Broccoli is a nutritional powerhouse loaded with vitamins and minerals that can help boost your immune system and keep you feeling healthy during the colder months. It is also low in calories, making it a great addition to any diet. When paired with the creamy, umami and rich flavour of blue cheese, broccoli soup becomes a dish that is hard to resist.
This recipe is simple and can be ready in under an hour. It only requires basic ingredients like broccoli, onion, garlic, flour, milk, and cheese.
To make this recipe, start by sautéing onions and garlic in a pot, add broccoli florets and chicken stock and let it simmer. Then, make a roux by mixing flour and butter and adding it to the pot. This will thicken the soup and give it a creamy texture. Then, add the milk, and bring the soup to a boil. Finally, add grated cheese and stir until it's melted and well combined.
Serve this soup with a piece of crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal. You can also top it with some croutons or extra cheese for added texture.
In conclusion, broccoli cheese soup is a classic recipe for winter. It's comforting, easy to make, and packed with nutritional benefits. It's a recipe that the whole family will love, perfect for busy weeknights. Try it out, and let me know what you think!
Philli xoxo
Serves: 2-4 depending lunch or dinner
Difficulty: Easy
Cook Time: 30-45 Mins
Ingredients
splash oil (I like cold-pressed rapeseed)
2 shallots or 1 onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 head broccoli, florets and stem sliced
2 large handfuls kale, sliced
1000ml chicken or veg stock (1 stock cube)
30g butter
1 tbsp plain flour
125ml milk
100g blue cheese
Method
Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add oil and fry the shallots and garlic until softened.
Add all the broccoli and fry for 5 mins
Add the stock and bring to the boil, add the kale and cover with a lid. Cook for 5-10 mins until all the veg is soft and cooked. Add all to a blender and blitz until smooth.
Wipe the pan and add the butter with the flour and cook to make a roux, add the milk (don’t worry about the milk being warm.) Allow to thicken slightly and make sure there are no lumps. Add back in the broccoli soup and bring to a light boil.
Finish with crumbled cheese and let the cheese melt into the soup. Serve with crusty bread or a cheese toastie if you’re feeling decadent.
Enjoy! I hope you enjoyed this recipe. If you made it I would love to see photos of your results and any feedback. Ping me an email or DM me on socials. Philli xxx
