Chicken, Apple Cheddar Soup
Chicken, Apple Cheddar Soup
Ingredients
For the soup:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 cups apple cider
- 4 large apples, peeled, cored and diced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (or brown sugar)
- 1 1/2 cup aged/sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 10 ounces brie, sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
For the granola:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup wheat flour
- 1/4 cup maple sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add the onions and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
3. Add the broth, cider and apples, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the apples are tender, about 20 minutes.
4. Add the vanilla, maple syrup, cheddar and brie and cook until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
5. Emulsify or Puree the soup in a blender and optionally strain any bits of brie rind that may remain before seasoning with salt and pepper before enjoying!
For the granola:
1. Pulse the butter, flour, sugar, salt and cinnamon in a food processor until grainy.
2. Mix in the rolled oats and nuts with your hands until they clump up before spreading in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake in a preheated 375F/190C oven until lightly golden brown, about 10-20 minutes, mixing every 5-10 minutes, mixing every 5 minutes.
Recipe adapted from closetcooking.com