Roasted Apple and Aged White Cheddar Soup

Roasted Apple and Aged White Cheddar Soup

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth or ham broth
• 1 cup apple cider or apple juice
• 1 cup milk or cream
• 1 cup aged white cheddar, shredded
• 1 tablespoon grainy dijon mustard
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Toss the apples in the oil, salt and pepper, place in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated 400F oven until lightly golden brown, about 20-30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat, add the onion and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
4. Add the apples, broth and cider, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Mix in the milk, cheese and mustard, let the cheese melt and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Puree the soup with a hand blender or in a food processor or blender and enjoy!

Source: closetcooking