Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
  • 1/2 pound Stilton cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 pound Cheddar cheese, crumbled
  • 13 cup flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 13 cup dry white wine
  • Salt, if desired
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Method

  • Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the onion and garlic.
  • Cook, stirring, until wilted.
  • Add the cheeses and sprinkle with flour, stirring.
  • Cook, stirring, about two minutes and remove from the heat.
  • Gradually add the chicken broth, cream and wine.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and the bay leaf.
  • Bring to the boil slowly.
  • Let simmer five to 10 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf.
  • If desired, thin with a little milk.
  • This soup may be reheated and thinned if desired.