Description
A creamy soup featuring sweet potato, apple, and sharp cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in sweet potatoes, apple, vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender or carefully transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender and blend until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot over low heat. Stir in heavy cream.
- Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and the soup is smooth. Do not boil after adding cheese.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, use less broth initially.
- You can substitute half the heavy cream with milk for a lighter version.
- Use a firm, slightly tart apple variety for the best flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 60
Keywords: apple, cheddar, sweet potato, soup, creamy, vegetable