Apple-cheddar soup

By á-30256

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dash 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
• Green Peppercorns

Preparation

Step 1

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. In small bowl combine milk and flour; stir into soup. Cook and stir until bubbly. Slowly add cheese, whisking until cheese is melted.

2. Divide soup among serving dishes; top with apple slices and peppercorns. Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings.