Stilton Leek Soup

Name: Stilton Leek Soup
Ingredients: 1 c. leek, finely chopped; 1/2 c. celery, finely chopped; 1/2 c. carrot, finely chopped; 1 large garlic, finely chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp. thyme; 2 Tbsp. butter; 2 baking potatoes; 6 c. chicken broth; 1 c. half and half; 1 1/2 c. Stilton (Blue) cheese, crumbled; Tawny Port; chives (garnish)

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 c. leek, finely chopped
1/2 c. celery, finely chopped
1/2 c. carrot, finely chopped
1 large garlic, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. thyme
2 Tbsp. butter
2 baking potatoes
6 c. chicken broth
1 c. half and half
1 1/2 c. Stilton (Blue) cheese, crumbled
Tawny Port
chives (garnish)

Directions

1

Cook leek, garlic, celery, carrot, bay leaf and thyme for 5 minutes in butter.
2

Add potatoes and broth; cook until tender. Discard bay leaf.
3

Put through blender.
4

Stir in half and half and heat.
5

Whisk in cheese until smooth.
6

Add Port and salt and pepper to taste.
7

Serve with chives as garish.
8

Do not boil.