A Healthy Apple and Celery Soup |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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No need for cream in this soup. Some fresh seasoning from sage, and the sweetness of the apples make this an amazing easy quick soup. One of the things I like best about this soup, is that it has a very clean fresh flavor. This to me, makes an amazing starter for a dinner party, soup for lunch or served with sandwiches or salad for a great light dinner. And the best part ... this is just as good served chilled, as it is hot. I love to serve this with my Sweet Savory Bread Sticks. Ingredients:
8 large apples, peeled and rough chopped (i used mcintosh, you can use whatever, you just don't want a tart apple) |
2 cups celery, rough chopped |
4 cups chicken broth |
4 tablespoons butter |
1 medium onion, rough chopped |
1 tablespoon fresh sage, very fine chopped |
1 pinch clove |
ground black pepper |
1 1/2 cups mascarpone |
2 ounces brandy |
Directions:
1. Base - In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the celery, onion and cook 3-4 minutes. Add in the apples and broth and cook until tender. It will take about 20 minutes on a medium low simmer, uncovered.
2. Puree - I used my immersion blender, but you can you can transfer it to a standard blender and puree until smooth.
3. Season - Add in the the sage, and a very small pinch of cloves, go easy ad season with black pepper. Cook another 10 minutes.
4. Mascarpone - Mix the mascarpone with the brandy, and return to the refrigerator. I mixed mine right in the container, save on those dirty dishes.
5. Serve - I like to serve with a fresh small sprig of sage and a dollop of the Brandied Mascarpone cheese. You can serve this hot, which I prefer, or chilled is also very good. And don't forget my Sweet Savory Bread Sticks.
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