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Apple Cheddar Onion Soup, Ala the Orchid

Source: www.food.com/recipe/apple-cheddar-onion-soup-ala-the-orchid-353573

Ingredients

  1. 1 large apple, peeled and chopped, Macintosh preferred
  2. 1 cup sliced onion (1 large or 2 medium)
  3. 12 cup chopped carrot (2 medium)
  4. 12 cup chopped celery (2 stalks)
  5. 12 teaspoon thyme
  6. 2 bay leaves
  7. 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons butter
  8. 3 tablespoons flour
  9. 2 cups apple cider
  10. 12 cup chablis
  11. little sherry wine
  12. 2 cups milk
  13. 6 -8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
  14. 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  15. 12 teaspoon dry mustard
  16. white pepper

Directions

  1. In a 3 quart saucepan, cook apple, onion, carrot, celery, thyme and bay leaves in butter over medium heat 5 minutes or until onion is wilted.
  2. Stir in flour until smooth; cook about 2 minutes until bubbly.
  3. Stir in apple cider, Chablis, sherry and milk, bring to boil.
  4. Immediately reduce heat and simmer 20-25 minutes until slightly thickened and vegs are tender.
  5. Add cheese and remaining ingredients.
  6. Heat stirring constantly until cheese melts.
  7. Do not boil.
  8. Remove bay leaves before serving.

2023