This creamy, velvety soup brings together the classic combination of brie and fresh apples. The cheese creates a wonderful savory and sharp flavor to soup while bringing a very nice creamy texture. Apples and spice lend an interesting depth of flavor. This will become everyone's favorite comfort soup. A delightful starter to any meal, the addition of bread makes this soup into a meal itself.
Ingredients
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8 ounces brie cheese, rind removed, cut into cubes
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2 large apples, peeled and cored, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 medium yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped
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1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
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2 1/2 cups chicken stock (or water)
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon white pepper
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 tsp kosher salt
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1 tbsp chopped chives
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
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Add onions, apples, and celery. Sauté until soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Add flour to make a roux and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.
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Pour in chicken stock or water while continuing to whisk mixture.
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Add white pepper, cumin, and ginger. Bring to a boil.
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Reduce temperature to a simmer and continue to cook for 15 minutes.
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Remove mixture from heat and puree in a blender or food processor.
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Return pureed mixture to pot and bring back to a medium temperature.
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Add cheese cubes. After cheese has melted, mix well.
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Add salt to your taste.
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Just before serving, whisk in heavy cream, and sprinkle on chives and nutmeg.
Use Caution When Blending Hot Ingredients
Steam expands quickly in a blender, and can cause ingredients to splatter everywhere or cause burns. To prevent this, fill the blender only one-third of the way up, vent the top, and cover with a folded kitchen towel while blending.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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307 | Calories |
21g | Fat |
19g | Carbs |
12g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 to 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 307 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat 13g | 64% |
Cholesterol 67mg | 22% |
Sodium 444mg | 19% |
Total Carbohydrate 19g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
Total Sugars 11g | |
Protein 12g | |
Vitamin C 5mg | 25% |
Calcium 97mg | 7% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 312mg | 7% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |