Description

Apple Cheese Soup is the ultimate cozy dish, combining the sweetness of apples with the richness of creamy white cheddar and Gruyère cheeses. This one-pot recipe delivers comforting fall flavors, perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

6 tablespoons salted butter

½ red onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)

2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 cups)

¾ cup all-purpose flour

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup milk (whole or 2%)

1¼ cups shredded white cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese

Fresh cracked salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Sauté the Onion: Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add chopped red onion and sauté for 10 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Add the Apples: Stir in diced apples and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the apples to soften.
Make the Roux: Sprinkle in the flour and stir to form a thick paste. Cook for 5 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Add the Broth: Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the Milk and Cheese: Stir in the milk and bring the soup back to a gentle boil. Add shredded white cheddar and Gruyère, stirring continuously until melted and smooth.
Season and Serve: Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with your choice of garnish and optional herbs like thyme or rosemary.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth.

Try swapping out the Gruyère for another melty cheese, like fontina or mozzarella.

Add fresh thyme or rosemary while simmering for extra depth of flavor.

A dash of pear or ginger can be added for an exciting twist on the apple flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 60mg