Apple Cheddar Soup

Submitted by Adopted Parisian

"Wonderfully rich, but healthful, dish for fall or anytime! Serve with bread and salad."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 cayenne pepper
• 1 medium cooking apple, peeled, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
• fresh apple, slices (to garnish)

directions

1. In large saucepan cook onion in hot butter over medium heat until tender. Stir in potatoes, cider, thyme, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Add chopped apple; simmer, covered, 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
2. In small bowl combine milk and flour; stir into soup. Cook and stir until bubbly. Slowly add cheese, whisking until cheese is melted.
3. Divide soup among serving dishes; top with apple slices.