Roasted Apple And Aged White Cheddar Soup Recipes

ROASTED APPLE AND AGED WHITE CHEDDAR POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven 400 degrees. Spray a large sheet pan with cooking spray. Lay the apples out in a single layer and drizzle olive oil over the apples and season with salt and pepper. Roast the apples for 20 to 30 minutes until browned. Remove from oven and set aside. Meanwhile bring a pot of water to boil and cook the potatoes until fork tender then drain. Set aside.
• 2. In a large pot add the olive oil and saute the onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Add the thyme, rosemary, and sage. Pour in the chicken broth and apple juice. Bring to a boil. reduce to a simmer. Stir in the apples.
• 3. Remove from heat and with an immersion blender. Blend until smooth. In a separate pan add the butter and let it melt. Stir in the flour and cook until browned about 5 minutes. Slowly pour in the heavy cream and heat to boiling then reduce the heat to low and let thicken. Add the shredded cheese and let it melt. Stir in the mustard
• 4. Pour the cheese mixture into the blended mixture. Stir in the potatoes. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle a couple of dots of Olive oil for serving

APPLE-CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large wide pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft but not brown, about 10 minutes. Add the apples and cook, stirring, until soft but not mushy, about 10 minutes more.
• Sprinkle the flour and nutmeg over the onions and apples. Cook, stirring, until the mixture is light brown and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the apple-flavored brandy and continue to cook, stirring, until the pot is almost dry.
• Gradually whisk in the broth until well blended. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add the milk and return to a simmer. Whisk in the cheese a handful at a time until completely melted. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve in soup bowls and garnish with more cheese and the chives if using.