APPLE-CHEDDAR SOUP

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Welcome to the savory side of autumnal fruit! Apple's natural sweetness brings out the rich flavor of bacon and cheddar in this warm and comforting soup.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. baking potato es (about 2), peeled, finely chopped
2 cups apple cider
1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, chopped
1/2 cup milk
2 Tbsp. flour
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

Cook and stir bacon in large saucepan until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. bacon drippings from pan. Add onions and garlic to pan; cook and stir 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Stir in potatoes, cider, thyme and pepper. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. Stir in apples; simmer 5 min. or until potatoes are tender.
Mix milk and flour in bowl until blended. Stir into soup. Cook 5 to 7 min. or until soup thickens, stirring occasionally. Gradually stir in cheese until melted.
Transfer soup to blender, in batches; blend until smooth. Serve topped with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 15 g, Protein 8 g