Monday, July 19, 2010

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.

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