Green Apple and Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 3 medium green apples
• 2 tablespoons grated processed cheese + for garnishing
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ inch cinnamon
• 4-5 black peppercorns
• 3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
• Salt to taste
• ¼ cup white wine
• 2 teaspoons fresh cream 

Method

1. Heat butter in a non-stick pan. Roughly chop apples.
2. Add onion to the pan and sauté for a minute. Add bay leaf, cinnamon and peppercorns and sauté.
3. Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Add apples and mix well. Add salt, mix well and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
4. Add white wine, stir well. Add sufficient water, stir to mix, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and blend using a hand blender. Strain soup into a bowl.
6. Transfer strained soup into a non-stick pan on heat and bring to a boil.
7. Add cheese and whisk well till the cheese melts. Add cream, mix well and heat for a minute.
8. Serve piping hot garnished with grated cheese.