This delicious Slimming World broccoli and stilton soup cooks in a soup maker, pan, multicooker and slow cooker. It can also be Syn Free when using cheese as your Healthy Extra A.
Here is a deliciously naughty recipe which I adapted today in Slimming World fashion. It's a low syn broccoli and stilton blue cheese soup, but was inspired by 2 different recipes.
The first being Nigella Lawson's version, which to me, is usually guaranteed a success. And the 2nd, my normal go-to bbcgoodfood version which I have had on numerous occasions, but is quite 'safe', so fancied spicing it up for a change. So you could call it an amalgamation.
It is so deliciously cream, thick and more importantly, filling. I'm not a big fan of thin, watery soups. Only if the weather is hot. I'd rather for something bulkier like this or chunky veg to give my stomach something to break down when it's grumbling.
WHAT BLUE CHEESE CAN I USE?
For my recipe, I always use Laughing Cow Light cheese triangles with blue cheese. These are 1.5 syns each, or 6 as part of your healthy extra. And how many you use is up to you. We usually have 6-8, but it's easier if you have an easy amount to count as part of your allowances.
But, others you could use are:
- 35g Tesco Danish Blue Cheese = 1 Healthy Extra or 6 syns
- 25g Shropshire Blue Cheese or any regular stilton = 5 syns
- 25g Co-op blue stilton = 5 syns
- 25g Morissons British blue stilton = 5 syns
- 25g Sainsburys blue stilton = 5 syns
- 25g Marks & Spencer Mature British blue stilton = 5 syns
- 25g Stilton blue = 5 syns
SOUP MAKER, DEEP PAN OR SLOW COOKER?
I make most of my soups in my Morphy Richards soup maker. It's obviously not essential to make my recipe, but anyone who owns one will know that there's a limit to what you can put in. So if I want to make a soup for 12 people, let's say, then I'd have to make it in several batches. However, they do make life much easier if I want to serve 4 people as a soup maker requires no baby sitting whatsoever.
But I originally struggled finding recipes with the right quantities and shelved it to collect dust after a few bad goes after following peoples' soup maker meals online.Then, after a cooler winter spell, I set myself on a mission to convert all the soup recipes I'd loved in the past to work for my soup maker which is why you'll find over 100 soup recipes around here.
HOW TO STORE SLIMMING WORLD BROCCOLI AND STILTON SOUP LEFTOVERS
One of my most frequent questions about my soups is, can I freeze this? Yes, absolutely! I freeze most of my soups and at one stage, had a freezer full of them (particularly around my 7 Day Soup Challenge).
It's recommended to free food for about a month, but to be honest, I've had no problems leaving mine in for about 3. I have a cupboard full of Sistema porridge bowls and soup mugs as they're safe in the dishwasher, microwave and freezer. Another tip I love from a reader is to line it with a food bag to freeze, then remove so you can reuse the mug. Or try running the bottom under a hot tap tor release to store elsewhere in your freezer so you can reuse it again.
Sometimes I heat up from frozen in the microwave or pan. And sometimes I defrost first.
LOW SYN SOUP TOPPINGS I LOVE
Sometimes it's the topping that's the show stopper that gives the ultimate flavour. And there are many I put together, depending what I have. On this occasion, I love syn free air fried wholemeal croutons as part of my Healthy Extra B. But here's a few others you could try:
- Fresh herbs
- Grated cheddar cheese using your Healthy Extra A
- Crispy kale
- Fresh parmesan grated on top (30g can be used as part of your Healthy Extra A
- Seasoning
HOW TO MAKE SLIMMING WORLD BROCCOLI AND STILTON SOUP
INGREDIENTS - SERVES 4
- 450g broccoli florets usually 1 large or 1 & ½ broccolis
- 8 Laughing Cow Light Blue Cheese triangles read notes above for Healthy Extra info
- 100g onion, peeled & diced
- 100g sliced leek, frozen is fine too
- 1 celery stick, diced
- 200g potato, peeled & diced
- 700g or ml water
- 2 vegetable or chicken stock cubes
- 2 tsp dried thyme or leaves from a few stalks
- ¼ tsp dried chilli flakes if you like a bit of heat
- Seasoning
METHOD
Firstly, spray a large frying pan with Frylight or a deep based pan if you're not using a soup maker. Then add your diced onion and gently saute until softened so they caramelise.
Now add the remaining vegetables.
Before you pop the lid on, now add all your herbs and seasonings.
Continue to fry for further 10 minutes. Note, you'll need to shake the pan every now and then or lift the lid and stir briefly to prevent catching.
Then, depending on which way you're cooking your Slimming World broccoli and stilton soup, transfer the remaining ingredients in to your pot. This is excluding the cheese. Methods to cook are:
- Soup makers: set to smooth
- Slow cookers: cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7
- Multicooker: set to about 7-10 minutes
- Pan on hob: simmer for about 20-25 minutes until everything is tender.
Once cooked, add your cheese triangles and blend before serving.
FAQs
Some cheeses, such as a stinky Stilton or a gooey Camembert, have to be Synned on Slimming World – but there are quite a few that qualify as Healthy Extra A choices. Seeing as we can have now have TWO Healthy Extra As daily, this means I eat cheese every single day, saving my other HEA for milk in tea and coffee.
What is a good substitute for Stilton in broccoli soup? ›
You can substitute Stilton for other blue cheese or even Cheddar, if you prefer. Just don't forget your Soup & Stew Allrounder, the magic secret ingredient to spice up any soup!
Can I have blue cheese on Slimming World? ›
Unfortunately its not syn free, as it is cheese, but it does go along way. This dish is 10 syns in total on extra easy. You can't have blue cheese on extra easy as a healthy A, but you can on Green. 50g blue cheese 8 syns you can put in as much as you like.
How long can you keep broccoli and Stilton soup in the fridge? ›
If you have any leftovers, you can leave them to cool completely and then pop them in a container with a lid and store in the fridge. Leftovers of this Broccoli and Stilton Soup can be kept in the fridge for around 3 days.
Can you eat too many free foods on Slimming World? ›
Free Foods include lean meat, eggs, fish, pasta, potatoes, fruit and vegetables. They're filling and low in calories for their weight — so you can eat as much Free Food as you like!
Is Greek yogurt syn free on Slimming World? ›
The good news for dieters is that all brands of canned jackfruit, seitan (wheat gluten), fat-free natural yoghurt, fat-free Greek-style yoghurt, dairy-free soya yoghurt and fat-free natural Greek and skyr are now considered Syn-free.
Does Trader Joe's have Stilton cheese? ›
Trader Joe's White Stilton with Cranberries comes from the UK's premier maker of white Stilton and a generous portion of Cranberries – mixed together to give a fusion of creamy mouth feel and slightly tart cranberries.
What cheese is closest to Stilton? ›
Substitutes for Stilton
As substitutes go, few do better than Gorgonzola. This Italian classic features a nearly identical consistency, while flavors range from mild to pungent, depending on the age. Nutty, tangy and creamy, mistaking Gorgonzola for Stilton is easy to do.
Can you eat the rind of Stilton in soup? ›
It can only be made in three English Counties, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire. Can I eat the crust? You can eat the Stilton crust – it is quite tangy and bitter, but perfectly edible. It's great for throwing into soups or using for cooking, which means there would be no waste!
What is not allowed on Slimming World? ›
Another fantastic thing about Food Optimising is that no food is banned. The key is moderation, which is why alcohol and foods that are high in fat or sugar have a Syn value. Slimming World members are encouraged to plan 5-15 Syns a day to keep their weight loss on track, without feeling like they're missing out.
"As a result, blueberries now qualify as not just a Free Food (foods which can be enjoyed freely by our members without weighing, counting and measuring), but as a Speed Free Food, so they are ideal for snacking on, for sprinkling on your breakfast or enjoying as part of a dessert after a delicious healthy meal.”
Can you have 2 healthy extra A on Slimming World? ›
How many Healthy Extra A should I be eating? On the Slimming World website they state you may enjoy TWO Healthy Extra A portions per day. Some examples of these options are: Whole Milk (200ml)
Can I freeze Stilton? ›
Stilton freezes beautifully. Simply cut into easy to handle portions, wrap in cling film or foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge or a cool larder for about 24 hours before use – slow defrosting is essential to stop the cheese becoming too crumbly.
Can I eat broccoli cheddar soup that was left out overnight? ›
According to the USDA, food that has been left out of the fridge for more than two hours should be thrown away. That's because between 40° F and 140° F (what the USDA calls the "Danger Zone"), bacteria grows incredibly fast and can make you sick.
How many calories are in Greenhalgh's broccoli Stilton soup? ›
Greenhalgh's Brocolli And Stilton Soup (1 serving) contains 4.3g total carbs, 3.8g net carbs, 5.7g fat, 3.1g protein, and 78 calories.
What cheese can you have on Slimming World? ›
Goat cheese (30g) Smoked processed cheese Austrian/Bavarian (40g) Feta/Greek-style salad cheese reduced fat/light (65g) Cheddar standard (30g)
Is Stilton high in fat? ›
Stilton has a fat content of 35 per cent (23 per cent saturated) and nearly 2g of salt per 100g, making it a cheese to be eaten occasionally.
How many calories are in Stilton cheese? ›
Stilton – 410 calories per 100g
This gorgeously marbled blue, which works out at 123 calories per portion, is one of the strongest smelling cheeses around, which makes it especially delicious. A word of advice though – make sure you wrap it up tight when storing it.
Is Stilton dairy free? ›
A: Hard cheeses contain almost no lactose. This means varieties like Cheddar, Red Leicester, Wensleydale, Double Gloucester and Stilton can be eaten if you have lactose intolerance. Softer cheese such as cheese spreads, cottage cheese and processed cheeses do contain some lactose so may need to be avoided.
