Stilton-and-Broccoli Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 1/2 cups leeks, tough outer green leaves removed and thinly sliced
• 1 cup onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• 2 3/4 pounds broccoli, stalks peeled and diced, florets separated
• 7 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 pound Stilton, coarsely grated
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup almonds, thinly sliced