Caramelized Onion Soup With Pear and Stilton

• yellow onions, diced↗2
• butter↗3 tablespoons
• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• large pear↗1
• large yukon gold potatoes, diced↗3
• chicken broth↗3 cups
• milk↗1⁄2 cup
• blue cheese (Stilton)↗2 ounces
• salt and pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter and Olive oil in large pot.

2. 2

   Add diced onion and cook over medium heat until well browned and caramelized.

3. 3

   Core, peel and dice pear.

4. 4

   Add to onions, stirring until lightly browned.

5. 5

   Add potatoes and chicken broth.

6. 6

   Simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender.

7. 7

   Puree with an immersion blender. (or regular blender).

8. 8

   Add milk and 1 1/2 ounces of Stilton. Heat through.

9. 9

   Serve garnished with remaining Stilton crumbled on top.