astray recipes: Nippy apple cheddar soup

Categories: Soups
Yield: 4 Servings

Measure	Ingredient
2 tablespoons	Butter, unsalted
4	Apples, peeled and chopped
2	Carrots, chopped
1	Onion, chopped
2	Cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon	Ginger root, minced
1 teaspoon	Dry mustard
1 teaspoon	Curry powder
2 cups	Chicken broth
2 cups	Apple cider
	Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
1 cup	Cheddar cheese, grated (opt)

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples, carrots, onion, garlic, ginger, curry powder and mustard; cook, stirring occasionally for 5 to 7 minutes, or until onion begins to soften.

Add broth and apple cider; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer.

partially covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until vegetables are very tender.

In a food processor or blender, puree till smooth. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste.

Ladle into four bowls. Sprinke each serving with ¼ cup Cheddar cheese.

nippy apple cheddar soup