Apple And Cheddar Bisque Recipe

Ingredients for Apple And Cheddar Bisque

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Celery Rib
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• Garlic Clove
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• Granny Smith Apples
• 4 cups water
• Dry White Wine
• Dried Thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Fresh Ground Pepper
• Cayenne Pepper
• Cheddar Cheese
• Half And Half
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

How to Make Apple And Cheddar Bisque

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven.
2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add 2 celery stalks, chopped, 1 medium carrot, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced.
4. Sauté for about 2 minutes more.
5. Stir in 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced, 2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), peeled, cored, and diced, 4 cups water, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are very soft.
7. Carefully puree the soup in a food processor or blender in batches, adding the remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and 1/2 cup half-and-half.
8. Process until completely smooth. Strain the soup through a fine-mesh sieve for an extra-silky texture (optional).
9. Pour the soup into a clean saucepan and heat over medium-low heat.
10. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice before serving.