Broccoli and Stilton Stew
Prep
15 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite comfort dishes to make when I want something hearty but don't want to spend all evening cooking. Broccoli and Stilton stew comes together in just fifty minutes, and it's wonderfully economical since you probably have most of the ingredients on hand already. The broccoli gives you a real boost of vitamin C and fiber, while that creamy Stilton cheese makes everything taste absolutely indulgent. It's the kind of simple, nourishing meal that feels like a treat but comes together effortlessly on a weeknight.
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Ingredients
- 600 gbroccoli(cut into florets)
- 2 largeonions(sliced)
- 2 stalkscelery(diced)
- 300 gpotatoes(cubed)
- 800 mlvegetable stock
- 150 gstilton cheese(crumbled)
- 100 mldouble cream
- 30 gbutter
- 3 sprigsfresh thyme
- 1bay leaf
- to tastesalt and black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and golden brown.
Tip: Slow caramelization develops deeper flavour in the stew.
- 2
Add diced celery and potato cubes to the pot, stirring well to coat with the butter. Cook for 3 minutes without colouring.
- 3
Pour in the vegetable stock and add the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12 minutes until potatoes are nearly tender.
Tip: Keep the heat moderate to avoid breaking down the broccoli too early.
- 4
Add the broccoli florets to the pot and continue simmering for 5 minutes until both broccoli and potatoes are tender.
Tip: Don't overcook the broccoli or it will become mushy.
- 5
Remove the pot from heat and fish out the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Stir in the crumbled Stilton cheese until fully melted and incorporated.
Tip: Remove from heat before adding cheese to prevent it from becoming grainy.
- 6
Pour in the double cream and stir gently to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Tip: Taste as you season since Stilton is already quite salty.
- 7
Return to low heat and warm through gently for 2 minutes without boiling. Serve immediately in bowls with crusty bread on the side.
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