Description
Creamy apple and cheddar soup blends Wisconsin’s finest sharp cheddar with sweet autumn apples, creating a silky comfort in every spoonful. Hearty flavors dance between tangy and rich, inviting you to savor this seasonal warmth perfect for crisp evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 apples (peeled and chopped)
- 1 onion (chopped)
Seasonings and Fats:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cooking vessel over moderate temperature, gently melting dairy spread until it transforms into a silky liquid.
- Introduce finely diced onion fragments, allowing them to become translucent and tender, releasing their delicate aromatics.
- Incorporate crisp, diced apple pieces and fragrant thyme leaves, gently sautéing until the fruit softens and develops a subtle golden hue.
- Cascade chicken broth into the mixture, elevating the temperature until the liquid reaches a rolling boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the combination to quietly bubble and meld flavors for approximately quarter of an hour, transforming the ingredients into a harmonious base.
- Transform the rustic mixture into a velvety consistency using an immersion blender or traditional blending technique, ensuring a smooth, uniform texture.
- Gradually fold shredded cheddar cheese into the warm liquid, stirring continuously to create a luxurious, creamy landscape.
- Drizzle heavy cream into the soup, maintaining low heat to prevent separation and enhance the rich, indulgent profile.
- Delicately season with salt and freshly ground pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Ladle the steaming, aromatic soup into waiting bowls, serving immediately to capture its ultimate warmth and comfort.
Notes
- Opt for tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced flavor profile that cuts through the richness of the cheese.
- Grate the cheddar cheese yourself instead of using pre-shredded to ensure smoother melting and better texture.
- For a vegetarian version, swap chicken broth with vegetable broth and maintain the same cooking technique.
- Enhance protein content by adding cooked diced chicken or crispy bacon bits as an optional topping when serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 488
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 748 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 94 mg