Easy Apple & Cheese Soup

I hope you’re still loving apples as much as I am this season. I’m still creating ways to use our bounty from our afternoon of apple picking last weekend. We’ve made apple bread, apple tarts, tossed them in salads, & created centerpieces with them. I find inspiration for projects & recipes in the most unlikely places – like a box nestled in a back corner of a basement. I was at an estate sale with a friend when I found some adorable glass apple dishes at – I couldn’t resist! They inspired me to make a apple & cheese soup! I was immediately reminded of the Melting Pot’s fabulous cheese fondue, served with Granny Smith apples. It’s one of my favorite combinations, so I used a couple of my favorite cheeses, soup basics & woila! A fabulous & easy apple & cheese soup! Our family ate every last drop of it.

This recipe takes slightly longer than most of mine {usually 10 or 15 minute dinners}, but it’s not all hands on time. It is really easy & did I mention, cheesy? Mmm!

• 6 tsbp butter
• ½ red onion, chopped
• 2 apples, peeled, cored & diced
• ¾ c flour
• 4 c chicken broth
• 1 c milk
• 1¼ c white cheddar
• 1 c gruyere
• fresh cracked salt & pepper to taste
• bacon pieces

1. In a large saucepan or pot, melt butter over medium low heat. Add onions & cook 10 minutes or until soft.
2. Add apples & cook 10 minutes.
3. Gradually add flour. Cook 5 minutes, while stirring periodically.
4. Whisk in broth & increase heat to medium high to bring to a boil. Reduce to medium low heat, cover & simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add milk, bring to a boil & add cheeses. Stir until melted. Add bacon pieces, salt & pepper to taste.

How are you enjoying your apples this fall?

Julie

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