Apple and Cheddar Bisque Recipe

Name: Apple and Cheddar Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped; 1 medium celery rib, finely chopped; 1 small carrot, peeled and finely chopped; 1 medium garlic clove, minced; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 medium granny smith apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 3 cups water; ½ cup dry white wine; ½ teaspoon dried thyme (divided use); ¾ teaspoon salt (or as desired); ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, coarsely shredded; ½ cup half-and-half (can use fat-free); 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium celery rib, finely chopped
1 small carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium garlic clove, minced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 medium granny smith apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 cups water
½ cup dry white wine
½ teaspoon dried thyme (divided use)
¾ teaspoon salt (or as desired)
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, coarsely shredded
½ cup half-and-half (can use fat-free)
2 teaspoons lemon juice

1
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven.
2
Add onion and saute until softened.
3
Add the celery, carrot and garlic.
4
Saute about 2 minutes.
5
Stir in potatoes, apples, water, wine, 1/4 teaspoons thyme, salt, pepper and cayenne.
6
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, until the vegetables are very soft.
7
Puree the soup in a food processor, adding remaining 1/4 tsp thyme, the cheese and half-and-half.
8
Process until smooth and strain through a sieve.
9
Pour into clean pan and heat over medium-low heat.
10
Stir in lemon juice and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped, 1 medium celery rib, finely chopped, 1 small carrot, peeled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Apple and Cheddar Bisque falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apple and Cheddar Bisque

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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