Description
This Roasted Apple Aged White Cheddar Soup recipe offers a comforting and flavorful experience perfect for chilly nights. It combines the sweetness of roasted apples with the sharp, creamy taste of aged white cheddar for a delightful fusion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Apples (Tart varieties like Granny Smith are ideal)
- 2 tablespoons Oil (Olive oil for a lighter option)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper (Fresh ground is best)
- 1 medium Onion (Diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 teaspoon Thyme (Fresh or substitute with rosemary)
- 4 cups Chicken Broth (Or Vegetable Broth)
- 1 cup Apple Cider (Or apple juice)
- 1 cup Milk (Or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1 cup Aged White Cheddar (Shredded)
- 1 tablespoon Grainy Dijon Mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss apple pieces in a bowl with oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 20-30 minutes until golden.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan, add diced onion, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender and translucent.
- Stir in chopped garlic and thyme; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the roasted apples to the saucepan along with the chicken broth and apple cider. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the milk, shredded aged white cheddar, and grainy Dijon mustard. Allow the cheese to melt completely.
- Puree the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Optional: Garnish with crispy bacon and fresh apple slices.
- Ensure chicken broth is gluten-free if needed.
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut milk.
- Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg