Creamy Maple Brie and Cheddar Apple Soup

Creamy Maple Brie and Cheddar Apple Soup with Walnut-Oat Granola

A wonderfully creamy, sweet and savoury apple and brie soup with maple and cheddar topped with a crunchy walnut and oat crumble!

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ingredients

For the soup:

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
• 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth or ham broth
• 2 cups apple cider
• 6 large apples, peeled, cored and diced
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or brown sugar)
• 1 cup aged/sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces brie, sliced
• salt and pepper to taste

For the granola:

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

directions

For the soup:

1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add the onions and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
3. Add the broth, cider and apples, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the apples are tender, about 20 minutes.
4. Add the vanilla, maple syrup, cheddar and brie and cook until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
5. Puree the soup in a blender and optionally strain andy bits of brie rind that may remain before seasoning with salt and pepper before enjoying!

For the granola:

6. Pulse the butter, flour, sugar, salt and cinnamon in a food processor until grainy.
7. Mix in the rolled oats and nuts with your hands until they clump up before spreading in a single layer on a baking sheet.
8. Bake in a preheated 375F/190C oven until lightly golden brown, about 10-20 minutes, mixing every 5-10 minutes, mixing every 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 384, Fat 20.3g (Saturated 10.6, Trans 0), Cholesterol 58mg, Sodium 323mg, Carbs 39.8g (Fiber 4.2g, Sugars 29.8g), Protein 13g

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