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Stilton Cauliflower Soup

Recipe from gourmet, 2003. love cauliflower and the addition of the stilton to this soup sounds wonderful. Posted for zwt 8.

Steps

Cook onion , celery , and cauliflower in butter in a 3 1 / 2 or 4 quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat , stirring occasionally , until onion and celery are softened , 8-10 minutes.
Add broth and 1 cup milk and simmer , covered , until cauliflower is very tender , about 25 minutes.
Puree cauliflower mixture in two batches in a blender until very smooth , then return to cleaned saucepan and bring to a simmer.
Whisk together cornstarch and remaining 2 tablespoons milk in a small bowl until cornstarch is dissolved , then add to soup and simmer , whisking , until soup is slightly thickened , 1-2 minutes.
Add stilton , cream , pepper , and salt and cook over low heat , whisking , until stilton is melted and soup is smooth , about 1 minute.

Ingredients

onion, celery ribs, cauliflower, unsalted butter, chicken broth, whole milk, cornstarch, stilton cheese, light cream, white pepper, salt