APPLE-CHEDDAR SQUASH SOUP

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Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

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Ingredients

5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 medium apples, thinly sliced
1 large white potato, diced
1 1/2 cups chopped peeled butternut squash, fresh or frozen
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup apple cider
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup milk
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, torn into bite-size pieces
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
Chopped chives, for garnish (optional)
Crusty bread, for serving (optional)
Directions
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-low heat and add the onion, apples, potato and squash. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in the sage and flour. Add the cider and cook over high heat, stirring, until thickened. Add the broth and milk, cover and bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the potato is soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prosciutto and cook until crisp, turning occasionally, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Add the cheese to the soup and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Puree in a blender in batches until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with the prosciutto, more cheese and chives, if using. Serve with bread, if desired.
Per serving: Calories 532; Fat 34 g (Saturated 19 g); Cholesterol 117 mg; Sodium 807 mg; Carbohydrate 35 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 24 g
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
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Steps:

Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-low heat and add the onion, apples, potato and squash. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in the sage and flour. Add the cider and cook over high heat, stirring, until thickened. Add the broth and milk, cover and bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the potato is soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prosciutto and cook until crisp, turning occasionally, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Add the cheese to the soup and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Puree in a blender in batches until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with the prosciutto, more cheese and chives, if using. Serve with bread, if desired.

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Agaba Yusuf

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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's the perfect soup to come home to after a long day.

Roderick Miller

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I'm allergic to apples, so I substituted pears in this recipe. It turned out great!

Bill Williams

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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's made with all healthy ingredients.

Micheal Blessing

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I'm not a big fan of soup, but this one is really good. The flavors are well-balanced and it's not too heavy.

Aminah Sohan

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This soup is amazing! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day. I love the way the flavors of the apple, cheddar, and squash come together.

Bishal karn

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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out really watery. I'm not sure what went wrong.

Benita Williams

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This soup was really bland. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it taste good.

Nicole Rhodes

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This soup was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less apples.

Iffat Wasid

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This soup is delicious and so easy to make! I love that it's made with all fresh ingredients. I will definitely be making this again.

Adeline Gara

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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but this soup changed my mind. The sweetness of the apples and the sharpness of the cheddar really balance out the squash flavor.

Msa Khattak

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This soup is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love the combination of apples, cheddar, and squash. It's the perfect soup for a cold day.

Ramou Jammeh

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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the way the sweetness of the apples balanced out the sharpness of the cheddar.

Shazad Barcelona

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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the apple, cheddar, and squash blended perfectly together. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.

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