Ingredients:

• 30g butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1kg potatoes, peeled & cut into chunks
• 1 litre chicken stock
• 1/2 cup of cream
• 125g Stilton cheese
• Salt & pepper to taste

Method:

• Melt the butter over a medium heat in a large pan, add the onion & cook until soft & golden.
• Add the potato & chicken stock & bring to the boil. Simmer, covered for 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
• Transfer the mixture in batches into a blender & blend until smooth.
• Return to saucepan, add cream & cheese. Stir continually until melted.
• Season with salt & pepper.
• Serve with crusty bread.