Italian Leek And Stilton Soup Recipes

LEEK, POTATO AND STILTON SOUP

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.

ITALIAN LEEK AND STILTON SOUP

Steps:

• Saute the whites of 3 large leaks in a bit of butter,and black pepper. When soft, deglaze with a carton of 5chicken stock. Add diced potatoes and let it simmer. In a side pan cook some Panchetta bacon and chopped oyster mushrooms together. After the potatoes are soft add 100 grams of stilton blue cheese and give the whole thing a quick go with the hand mixer so it is mostly blended but still a bit chunky. Add 1/2 liter of heavy cream, panchetta and the mushrooms. Let it simmer for an hour or so. May be reheated easily. Do not add any salt. The oyster mushrooms, bacon, cheese and stock are all salty by them selves. For a deeper flavour and colour add a can of dark beer near the end of the process.

CREAM OF LEEK SOUP WITH STILTON

Steps:

• Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan.
• Add shallots and leeks, cover and cook over medium heat until translucent.
• Add potato and hot chicken stock; cover and cook until potatoes are done, about 20 minutes.
• Place in blender or food processor and puree; return to 2 quart pan.
• In 1 quart saucepan, bring cream to a gentle boil over medium heat.
• Reduce heat to very low and cook, stirring frequently, until reduced and slightly thickened,about 45 minutes.
• Add to leak-potato mixture and bring to a boil.
• Add nutmeg, then salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
• Pour into individual bowls and top with crumbled Stilton cheese.