Apple And Cheddar Bisque

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Interesting recipe clipped from the dallas morning news. i haven't made this yet but wanted to make sure i didn't lose.

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Steps

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Heat olive oil over medium heat in a dutch oven.

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Add onion and saute until softened.

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Add the celery , carrot and garlic.

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Saute about 2 minutes.

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Stir in potatoes , apples , water , wine , 1 / 4 teaspoons thyme , salt , pepper and cayenne.

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Bring to a boil , reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes , until the vegetables are very soft.

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Puree the soup in a food processor , adding remaining 1 / 4 tsp thyme , the cheese and half-and-half.

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Process until smooth and strain through a sieve.

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Pour into clean pan and heat over medium-low heat.

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Stir in lemon juice and serve.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onion, celery rib, carrot, garlic clove, potatoes, granny smith apples, water, dry white wine, dried thyme, salt, fresh ground pepper, cayenne pepper, cheddar cheese, half-and-half, lemon juice