Apple-Cheddar Soup With Bacon

Name: Apple-Cheddar Soup With Bacon
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 372 milliliters unsweetened apple juice; 2 mediums apples, peeled and chopped; 3 slices bacon; 2 teaspoons dijon mustard; 4 servings Chopped fresh chives, for topping; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 708 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 medium potato, peeled and chopped; 2 slices rye bread, toasted; 227 grams cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (about

Apple-Cheddar Soup With Bacon might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 22g of protein, 28g of fat, and a total of 510 calories. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 40 minutes. A mixture of cheddar cheese, kosher salt and pepper, chives, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It will be a hit at your Autumn event.

Instructions

Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

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Bacon

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Pot

Transfer to paper towels to drain; let cool slightly, then roughly chop.

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Paper Towels

Pour out all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings from the pot.

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Pot

Increase the heat under the pot to medium high.

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Add the onion, apples and potato and cook, stirring frequently, until the apples are soft, about 8 minutes.

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Apple

Potato

Onion

Add the chicken broth, apple juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook until the potato is soft, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in all but 2 tablespoons of the cheddar until melted. Working in batches, transfer the soup to a blender and puree. Return to the pot and season with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Chicken Broth

Apple Juice

Cheddar Cheese

Pepper

Potato

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Soup

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Meanwhile, preheat the broiler.

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Spread the bread with the mustard and sprinkle with the reserved 2 tablespoons cheese. Broil until the cheese melts, about 30 seconds, then cut into 1-inch squares. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the bacon, chives, cheese croutons and more pepper.

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