Jamie Oliver Celery And Stilton Soup
The Jamie Oliver Celery and Stilton Soup is a blended vegetable soup where celery is gently softened with onion and potato, then enriched with crumbled Stilton cheese for a creamy, savoury finish.
It reflects traditional British soup-making with a focus on balance and proper seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Serves 4
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- 1 large bunch celery (chopped, including leaves)
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- 1 medium potato (peeled and diced)
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- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
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- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
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- 750 ml vegetable or chicken stock
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- 100 g Stilton cheese (crumbled)
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- 50 ml milk or cream (optional)
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- Salt and black pepper
Optional:
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- Fresh thyme
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- Extra Stilton for garnish
Instructions
Heat butter or olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add onion with a pinch of salt and cook for 4–5 minutes until soft and translucent. Avoid browning, as it can alter the clean flavour of the soup.
Add chopped celery and cook another 5 minutes until slightly softened. Stir occasionally so it doesn’t catch at the bottom.
Add diced potato and pour in stock.
Bring to a gentle simmer, then cook for 15–18 minutes until both celery and potato are completely tender. The vegetables should yield easily to a fork.
The potato helps thicken the soup naturally without flour.
Turn off the heat before blending.
Blend carefully until smooth and velvety. If too thick, add a small splash of warm stock.
Texture should be silky, not grainy.
Return soup to low heat and stir in crumbled Stilton gradually.
Allow it to melt gently without boiling. High heat can split the cheese and create a slightly oily texture.
Taste before adding salt, as Stilton is naturally salty.
Add black pepper and a small splash of milk or cream if desired for extra smoothness.
Let the soup rest for 2–3 minutes before serving to allow flavours to settle.
Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/celery-and-stilton-soup/