Broccoli & Stilton Soup; Butternut Squash Soup - Cuisinart SSB1U Recipe Manual

broccoli & stilton soup
This British classic is an excellent starter which can be made
healthier by replacing the double cream with crème fraîche or
creamier by adding more stilton.
Serves 4
Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 20 minutes
• 25g butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, roughly chopped
• 1 leek, green head removed, chopped
• 350g broccoli, cut into small florets
• 1 small potato, peeled and roughly chopped
• 700ml chicken stock
• 4 tbsp double cream
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 125g stilton, rind removed, crumbled
1. Place the butter and olive oil in the Soup Maker. Set the timer to 20 minutes
and melt on the Low heat. After 30 seconds, add the onion and leek and
cook until softened. Stir regularly using the stir function.
2. Add the broccoli, potato and stock, bring to a vigorous boil on High and
leave for 2 minutes then set the Soup Maker to Simmer until the end of the
cycle or the broccoli is cooked.
3. Once cooked Blend on level 2 until smooth.
4. Add the double cream, season well and finally add the cheese, stir until just
melted, do not allow to boil.
5. Pour the soup between 4 bowls and serve.
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butternut squash soup

Thin or thick, plain or spicy this soup is just delicious. For a
vegetarian option change the chicken stock to vegetable stock.
Serves 4
Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 25 minutes
• 1 knob of butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 clove of garlic, crushed
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• 400g butternut squash cubed
• 600ml chicken stock
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1. Set the time on the Soup Maker to 25 minutes and turn on Low.
2. Add butter and the olive oil to heat and immediately follow with the onion
and garlic, leave for 60 – 90 seconds until steaming using the stir button
2 or 3 times.
3. Add the carrot and celery, cover and sweat for 2 minutes.
4. Remove the lid and add the butternut squash and stock. Replace the lid
and bring to a vigorous boil on High, hold the boil for 2 minutes and then
set the Soup Maker to Simmer for the remainder of the cycle. Use the stir
button once or twice to ensure even cooking.
5. Add seasoning to taste and Blend on setting 2.
serving suggestions:
For a thicker soup add 1 or 2 chopped medium potatoes and decrease the
volume of stock so that the liquid level remains at the 1400ml mark. For a
spicier soup add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
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