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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
- 8 ounces brie cheese (rind cut off, cut into cubes)
- 2 large apples (peeled, cored, and cut into 1 inch cubes)
- 1 sweet yellow onion (peeled and roughly chopped)
- 1 stalk of celery (roughly chopped)
- 2 1/2 cups of chicken stock (or, water)
- 3 tablespoons of butter (unsalted)
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt, to taste
- Garnish: Small bunch of chives (sliced 1/4-inch on the bias)
- Garnish: 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Steps to Make It
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Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
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Add the onions, apples, and celery. Saute until soft (about 8 to 10 minutes).
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Add the flour to make a roux (this is what will thicken the soup) and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.
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Pour in the chicken stock or water while continuing to whisk the mixture.
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Add the 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 the mixture from heat and puree in a blender or food processor.
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Return the pureed mixture to the pot and bring back to a medium temperature.
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Add the cheese cubes. After the cheese has melted, mix well.
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Add salt to your taste.
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Just before serving, whisk in the heavy cream, and sprinkle on chives and nutmeg.
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Serve with good bread.
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.