Name: Stilton Cauliflower Soup
Yield: Makes about 4 1/2 cups or 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 celery ribs, strings removed with a vegetable peeler and ribs finely chopped; 1/2 lb cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets (2 1/4 cups); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/3 cup crumbled Stilton cheese (2 oz); 1/2 cup light cream or half-and-half; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Garnish: croutons and crumbled Stilton

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Stilton Cauliflower SoupRomulo Yanes

Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 1 hr

Cooks' note:

• Soup can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Reheat over moderate heat, stirring.

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