Turkey Leek and Stilton Soup
- Acquire as much leftover sliced turkey as physically possible.
- For each 325g (11oz) of turkey you will need:
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 leek leek, trimmed and sliced
- 600ml (1pt) chicken stock
- 150g (5.5oz) Stilton
- 150ml (5fl oz) double cream
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
- Melt the butter in a large pan and cook the onion for 4 mins until slightly softened
- Add the leek and cook for a further 3 mins
- Add the stock and turkey and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 mins
- Remove from the heat and leave to cool
- Blend coarsely with a stick blender (or remove half and blend in a food processor and return to the pan
- Add the Stilton, cream and tarragon, season to taste and reheat gently
- Serve garnished with tarragon leaves and croutons