Stilton and Cheddar Cheese Soup (Recipe)

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter

60g (2oz) finely chopped onion

60g (2oz) finely chopped peeled carrot

60g (2oz) cup finely chopped elery

1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic

750mlml (24fl) chicken stock

60g (2oz) crumbled Stilton cheese

60g (2oz) diced Cheddar cheese

1/8 tsp bicarbonate of soda

250ml (8fl oz) double cream

80ml (2 1/2 fl oz) dry white wine

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Dash of cayenne pepper

1 bay leaf

15g (1/2 oz) chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Steps

1.  Melt and butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.  Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, saute for about 8 minutes or until soft.

2.  Add the stock, cheese, bicarbonate of soda, cream, wine, bay leaf, boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 10 minutes.  Remove the bay leaf.  In a food processor or blender, puree the soup until smooth.  Add the milk to the soup if is too thick.

3.  Serve in warm soup bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

From : Low-Carbo Cooking