Broccoli and Stilton Soup a British Classic!

Broccoli and Stilton soup is an old-school British classic; the bold flavour of blue cheese and sage sings through in this easy winter warmer.

Cooking this delicious soup is done in a shade under 30 minutes, and it will store in the fridge for 2-3 days!

Broccoli Soup with Blue Cheese

Whilst most of my food concentrates on dinner recipes for two, I have a rich selection of soup recipes here too.

I love a good bowl of soup; it is so often lunch for me, pretty much all year round!

This classic British broccoli and Stilton soup joins other winter and autumn favourites like curried parsnip soup, cream of celeriac soup, oxtail soup, winter root vegetable soup, creamy cauliflower soup, Scottish cullen skink, and creamy Jerusalem artichoke soup.

It is a gloriously creamy soup despite not using either cream or potatoes.

Flavour-wise, it is big and bold, it uses a cheese and herb combination that I adore, and it is classic.

Stilton and sage appear in both my blue cheese gnocchi and blue cheese pasta recipes, and it is glorious.

Aside from that, you have some garlic, butter, onion and celery, and it's so simple.

Bring it all together, give it a blitz and job done in under 30 minutes!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different blue cheese?

Yes, of course, although it will then become broccoli and *insert other blue cheese here* soup, teehee!

I spent years living in central Europe, where Stilton was difficult to find and expensive.

I've made this with everything from Gorgonzola to Danish Blue and Bleuchâtel and Roquefort, but Stilton is best in my opinion!

How long will this save in the fridge?

It will be ok in the fridge for 2-3 days if stored properly.

Reheat over a gentle heat and do not boil in order to prevent the cheese from burning on the base of the pan.

Will this freeze?

Technically, yes, it will freeze and be ok to eat for 3 months. However, I do not personally like freezing this soup because it goes a little grainy.

Can I throw in the broccoli stalks?

Yes, by all means, do that, it tastes just as good, but the colour becomes very much muted.

Can I use dried sage?

Yes, definitely, add 1-2 teaspoons depending on your sage, start small, taste and add more as required.

Serving Suggestions

Broccoli and Stilton soup begs for nothing other than a swirl of cream and some nice crusty bread.

I'm not much of a bread maker, but if I were to bake bread for this, I would make a soda bread... mainly because it is so easy!

Sprinkling on a bit more crumbled Stilton cheese and maybe some chives is also a nice idea.

One final option would be to add some crispy croutons, I usually just toast some off in my air fryer!

Equipment Used

I only mention brands of equipment if I think they make a material difference to a recipe. But if you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments section below the recipe.

• Hob/Stovetop.
• 20cm or 8" saucepan with a lid.
• A combination of weighing scales, a measuring jug, measuring cups and spoons.
• Chopping board.
• Kitchen knife.
• Blender.