Best 5 Stilton And Watercress Soup Recipes
Indulge in the delectable Stilton and Watercress Soup, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This creamy and flavorful soup features the perfect balance of sharp Stilton cheese and peppery watercress, creating a harmonious blend of richness and freshness. The addition of leeks, onions, and garlic adds a savory depth of flavor, while a hint of white wine lends a touch of acidity and complexity. Served with a sprinkle of freshly chopped chives, this comforting soup is perfect for a chilly day or as a light and flavorful lunch.
For those seeking a vegan alternative, the article also includes a delightful Vegan Stilton and Watercress Soup recipe. This plant-based version captures the essence of the classic soup, using creamy cashew nuts and nutritional yeast to create a rich and satisfying broth. The addition of hemp seeds adds a nutty flavor and a boost of protein, while lemon juice provides a touch of brightness.
Additionally, the article features a recipe for a refreshing Watercress Soup with a Poached Egg. This light and flavorful soup showcases the delicate flavors of watercress, with a perfectly poached egg adding a silky richness. The addition of crème fraîche or yogurt adds a touch of creaminess, while a sprinkle of chopped chives provides a vibrant pop of color and freshness.
Whether you prefer the classic Stilton and Watercress Soup, its vegan counterpart, or the delicate Watercress Soup with a Poached Egg, this article has something for every palate. These recipes are sure to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.
WATERCRESS AND STILTON SOUP RECIPE
Back before mesclun started to seem as everyday as iceberg lettuce, watercress was in my salad spinner about as often as Grey Poupon was in my vinaigrette. The little green leaves had the peppery kick of then-exotic arugula but were as affordable, accessible and dependable as supermarket mustard.And that made them too easy to give up once every store outside of 7-Eleven started carrying carloads of equally pungent leaves that not only needed no washing, trimming or even dressing, but also brought home a lot more snob appeal for a little more money.This spring, though, watercress is looking tempting again. Partly it's because I've been remembering eating it wild as a kid in Arizona, where it grew like a weed along the Verde River once the weather warmed up in the mountains. But I also started thinking that there had to be more to toss into a salad bowl than a bunch of greens I could get in any restaurant anywhere. What trend-conscious chef, after all, even prints the word "watercress" on a menu anymore?When I went looking, watercress was stowed just where it always was, leaves-down in a bin of water in the herb-and-greens section of my neighborhood stores.The price was still below reasonable (99 cents for a bunch big enough to make a salad for two or more), and the quality was still way above the state of the romaine and red leaf lettuce wilting nearby like mesclun's poor relations.The care and handling also were easier than I remembered: The leaves just had to be pulled off their tough stems and dunked in cold water a few times, then spun dry. Unlike big, floppy lettuce leaves, watercress doesn't retain water, so it's ready to dress fast.Once I started playing around, the salad potential seemed unlimited. Because of its pungency, watercress goes with many good things in the buttery category -- avocado, cheese, smoked salmon, sauteed shiitakes and barely boiled eggs -- and many more in the spicy-sweet-crunchy division: sliced chorizo, roasted peppers, pears and apples, and toasted nuts, from almonds to walnuts.Because the leaves are so aggressive, the dressing doesn't have to be as submissive as usual. A combination of soy sauce and lemon is an even better starting point than true Dijon mustard, and a nut oil, such as hazelnut, walnut or almond, smooths out the flavor even more.The superiority of watercress over mesclun was most clear once I started cooking it. Throw the high-priced greens into a soup pot, and you don't want to watch what happens. But if you add sturdy watercress to stock simmering with leeks and potatoes, you're not just halfway to a French classic (potage a la cressoniere) but far down the road to a sophisticated soup with Stilton and pecans. The leaves wilt just enough to mellow their bite without losing their gorgeous green color.Watercress also can be stir-fried, or pureed with butter or cream and a good companion vegetable such as potatoes or peas to make a side dish. Finely chopped leaves are good in eggs: scrambled or deviled or in a salad for sandwiches. And if you use enough of it, watercress can substitute for sorrel in the classic cream sauce of springtime, for salmon or veal.The flavor is most potent raw, which makes watercress better than wimpy spinach in a dip made with whipped cream cheese, creme fraiche or sour cream. Just mince the leaves from a small bunch and mix them into about a cup and a half of whatever "cream" you choose, then add a little salt and hot sauce if you like. A couple of strips of smoky bacon, fried crisp and crumbled fine, or some finely chopped prosciutto also can be mixed in. You can dunk chips into this or spread it on crackers or toasted rounds of baguette as canapes.Now that I've gotten reacquainted with standard-issue watercress, I've noticed cute little leaves with a distinctive taste seem to be popping up as a garnish on more and more dainty but elaborate appetizers in ambitious restaurants. When I ask, the waiters always say they're cress, different varieties with a similar flavor that are newish entries in the field of microgreens.And that means this symbol of spring may not be able to hang on to its status as the overlooked green. At the top of the food chain, the opposite of super-sizing always seems to reverse a vegetable's fortunes.
Provided by Regina Schrambling
Categories VEGETARIAN, SOUPS, APPETIZERS
Time 1h
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add the leeks, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, 8 minutes. Add the stock and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in the watercress and cook until wilted but bright green, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Carefully transfer to a blender or food processor in batches and puree until smooth. Strain through a coarse sieve into a clean saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in half-and-half and cheese until the cheese is melted. Adjust the seasoning. Garnish with sprigs of watercress and pecans.
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.
Provided by Sarah Lai
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium low heat. Add the onions and saute for 10 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
- 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.
- 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!
- Pour into individual bowls, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and garnish with the watercress.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 141.7 mg, Fat 53.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 34.1 g, Sodium 777.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
CREAMY STILTON SOUP
Here is a rich and satisfying cheese soup. Stilton cheese is the great English blue-veined cheese that ages to ivory-pale gold perfection.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion, carrot and bay leaf in butter about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion and carrot are tender.
- Stir in flour and white pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in broth and half-and half. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute.
- Stir in cheese. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, just until cheese is melted. Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle parsley over soup.
STILTON AND WATERCRESS SOUP
Make and share this Stilton and Watercress Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BigFatMomma
Categories Cheese
Time 13m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour the stock and bring almost to a boil.
- Remove tough stems and stalks from the watercress, and discard.
- Add cress to stock, and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until tender.
- Crumble the cheese into the pan and simmer for 1 minute--until cheese has begun to melt.
- Process the soup, in batches if necessary, until smooth.
- Return soup to pan, and stir in the cream.
- Check seasoning, to see if salt is needed.
- Heat the soup, but do not boil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.4, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 57.5, Sodium 748.3, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 13.8
BROCCOLI & STILTON SOUP
A smooth, blended vegetable soup with blue cheese that's as good for a comforting meal as it is for a dinner party starter
Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer
Categories Dinner, Soup, Starter
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 2 tbsp rapeseed oil in a large saucepan and then add 1 finely chopped onion. Cook on a medium heat until soft. Add a splash of water if the onion starts to catch.
- Add 1 sliced celery stick, 1 sliced leek, 1 diced medium potato and a knob of butter. Stir until melted, then cover with a lid. Allow to sweat for 5 minutes then remove the lid.
- Pour in 1l of chicken or vegetable stock and add any chunky bits of stalk from 1 head of broccoli. Cook for 10-15 minutes until all the vegetables are soft.
- Add the rest of the roughly chopped broccoli and cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Carefully transfer to a blender and blitz until smooth.
- Stir in 140g crumbled stilton, allowing a few lumps to remain. Season with black pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9.6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13.8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 6.9 grams fiber, Protein 24.3 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your soup. Try to find a good quality Stilton cheese, some fresh watercress, and some good quality vegetable stock.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. You could try adding a splash of white wine or some chopped nuts to your soup for a different flavor profile. If you like a spicy soup, adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes can give it a nice kick.
- Serve your soup with a variety of toppings. This could include things like crumbled Stilton cheese, chopped watercress, croutons, or crusty bread. This will add extra flavor and texture to your soup.
Conclusion:
Stilton and watercress soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up any leftover Stilton cheese you may have. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful soup, give this recipe a try.
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