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Cheddar Apple Potato Soup with Apple Bacon Jam Toast

A cozy and heartwarming cheddar apple potato soup, served with delicious apple bacon jam toast, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons butter For sautéing
  • 1 cup onion, diced Yellow onion preferred
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic for best flavor
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced Russet or Yukon Gold work well
  • 2 apples peeled and diced Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth Chicken broth for non-vegetarian version
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded For stirring into soup
  • Salt and pepper To taste
  • A drizzle of cream Optional for extra richness
For the Apple Bacon Jam Toast
  • 4 slices bread Your choice of bread
  • 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled Cook until crunchy
  • 1 apple finely chopped Use a sweet variety
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar For sweetness in the jam
  • Dash of cinnamon For flavor in jam
  • A sprinkle of cheddar cheese For topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, diced potatoes, and apples. Cook for another 5 minutes until the apples soften slightly.
Cooking the Soup
  1. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  2. Blend the soup until smooth with an immersion blender, or carefully in batches with a regular blender. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, seasoning with salt and pepper. Optionally add a splash of cream.
Making the Jam
  1. In a skillet, combine the chopped apple, crumbled bacon, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook on medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, until the apples are soft and the mixture is jammy.
Assembling the Toast
  1. Toast your bread, then top each slice with a generous scoop of the apple bacon jam and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese.
  2. Put the toast under the broiler for just a minute until bubbly.

Notes

Feel free to mix and match cheeses for the soup based on your preference, and for a vegan version, substitute olive oil for butter and skip the cheese or choose a vegan alternative.