Potato and Stilton Soup

Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time 10 to 30 mins

Ingredients:

handful of new potatoes, sliced

a few sage leaves

chicken stock cube

handful of flatleaf parsley, chopped

a few chives, chopped

110-140g/4-5oz stilton

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Method:

1. Bring a medium-large pan 3/4 full of water to the boil.

2. Add the potatoes to the pan with the sage leaves and boil for 5-6 minutes.

3. Crumble the stock cube into the pan, reduce the heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes.

4. Stir in the fresh herbs and then crumble in the stilton. Heat for a further two minutes.

5. Transfer the soup to a food blender and blend until smooth.

6. Return to the pan and warm through for a few minutes.

7. Transfer to a soup bowl and serve at once.

By Antony Worrall Thompson - BBC Food