A hearty cheese soup with a refreshing fall twist. This delicious white cheddar cheese and apple soup is sure to warm your soul! Easy to make with simple ingredients, it all comes together in one pot and requires minimal prep time.
In a large saucepan or pot, melt butter over medium low heat. Add onions and sauté 10 minutes or until tender.
Add apples and sauté 10 minutes.
Gradually add flour. Cook 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Whisk in broth. Increase heat to medium high to bring to a boil. Then, reduce to medium low heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add milk, bring to a boil and add cheeses. Stir until melted.
Garnish with bacon pieces, salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
This soup is fairly smooth with a few small chunks of apple in it. I love the texture and freshness of the apple, but if you want a silky smooth soup, at the end of cooking, you can use an immersion blender to blend in the apple.
You can also use a stand blender to blend it in batches, just take care as it will be very hot.
Use your favorite type of apples – any kind will work for this recipe to add a layer of tart sweetness.
Always freshly grate your cheeses for the creamiest cheese soups.