Apple Cheddar Soup

Ingredients:

1/2 cup finely chopped oinion

1 tbsp butter

2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and diced

2 cups apple cider

1 tsp fresh snipped thyme or 1/2 tsp crushed dried thyme

1/2 tsp salt

Dash cayenne pepper

1 medium cooking apple, peeled, cored and roughly chopped

1/2 cup milk

2 tbsp all purpose flour

4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (~ 1 cup)

Garnish:

fresh apple slices

green peppercorns

Directions:

1. In large saucepan, cook oinion in hot butter over medium heat until tender.

2. Stir in potatoes, cider, thyme, salt and cayenne pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 mins.

3. Add chopped apple. Cover and simmer for 5 mins or until potatoes are tender.

4. In a small bowl, combine milk and flour; stir into soup. Cook and stir until bubbly.

5. Slowly add cheese, wisking until cheese is melted.

6. Divide into serving dishes and garnish with apple slices and peppercorns.

Reactions:

All three kids liked it, but Emali complained an hour later than she was hungry again. So, it was good, but not filling.