Friday, January 11, 2013

Cheddar Apple Soup

I'm still on the kick.

Even though it's a brand new year and a supposedly brand new me, I find myself craving the old familiar favorites like cheddar cheese and apples.  I've made a couple recipes so far combining the two, but now that it's winter, my attention turns mostly towards making easy soups.  Warm and velvety smooth, soup is my ultimate winter-time go-to.

So, it should come as no surprise that I fixated on the need to combine cheddar cheese, apples and soup.  Because fixating is what I do best, anyway.

This soup was a complete shot in the dark for me because I'd never attempted anything like this.  Most of the soup in my life has come pre-condensed in a can, so homemade versions are still pretty new to me.  And, making a soup I'd never had, or even heard of, I was pretty skeptical that it would come out well.

I was wrong.

Oh my word, this turned out so, so, so much better than I could have imagined.  I had not the slightest clue as to what this is going to taste like.  But, I was completely surprised and satisfied to see how well the flavors worked and how perfect the texture was.

This is an ideal soup for fall and winter days.  And, the best part is, there's still lots left!



Cheddar Apple Soup
(adapted from The Cafe Sucre Farine)


2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium white onion, finely diced
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 stalks celery, diced
2 red apples, cored and roughly diced
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp paprika
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup apple cider
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Salt & Pepper to taste



Saute onions, celery, apples and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for about five minutes.

Add chicken broth and apple cider.  Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer.  Cook for about 20 minutes.

Add cheese, Italian seasoning and paprika.  Stir until cheese completely melted.

Season as desired.


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