Apple Cheese Soup

Name: Apple Cheese Soup
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup); 2 medium Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cut into 1/4 -inch dice (about 2 1/2 cups); 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 2 to 3 tablespoons Calvados or Apple Jack, optional; 4 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned; 1 cup milk; 1 cup finely grated sharp orange cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces); 1 cup finely grated sharp white cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces); 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Serving Suggestions: Toasted whole grain bread, mango chutney, and crumbled cooked bacon; Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, GP. All rights reserved

14 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 medium Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cut into 1/4 -inch dice (about 2 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 to 3 tablespoons Calvados or Apple Jack, optional
4 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 cup milk
1 cup finely grated sharp orange cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
1 cup finely grated sharp white cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Serving Suggestions: Toasted whole grain bread, mango chutney, and crumbled cooked bacon
Copyright 2001 Television Food Network, GP. All rights reserved

Directions

1

In a large, non-reactive, saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
2

Add the onions, cook until softened but not browned, about 10 minutes.
3

Add the apple and continue cooking until cooked, but still slightly firm, about 10 minutes more.
4

Sift the flour over the onions.
5

Add the nutmeg.
6

Cook and stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture is lightly browned and fragrant, about 4 to 5 minutes.
7

Add the Calvados, if using, and cook to reduce by three-quarters.
8

Gradually whisk in the broth until well blended.
9

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
10

Add the milk, return to just a boil, whisk in cheeses until completely melted.
11

Season with pepper to taste.
12

Serve hot, with crumbled bacon on top, and a crusty bread and chutney on the side.