Apple Soup with Pound Cake Croutons
Apple Soup with Pound Cake Croutons might be just the soup you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 3g of protein, 3g of fat, and a total of 289 calories. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. It is perfect for Autumn. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. If you have apple cider, wine, dash of ground allspice, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.
Instructions
To prepare croutons, slice cake crossways into 8 (1/2-inch) slices; reserve remaining cake for another use.
Cut each slice diagonally into 2 pieces.
Place cake pieces on a baking sheet.
Bake at 375 for 8 minutes or until lightly browned, turning after 4 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
To prepare soup, combine cider and next 8 ingredients (cider through cinnamon) in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or until apples are very tender.
Remove cinnamon stick with a slotted spoon; discard.
Place half of apple mixture in a blender or food processor; let stand 5 minutes. Cover tightly; process until smooth.
Pour pureed apple mixture into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining apple mixture.
Place pureed mixture in pan; stir in half-and-half. Cook over low heat 5 minutes or until heated, stirring occasionally.