Description
Cheddar & Gouda Apple Soup with Candied Maple Bacon is a comforting dish that beautifully balances the creamy richness of melted cheese with the natural sweetness of apples and crispy bacon. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this soup delivers a delightful culinary experience in every spoonful. With its smooth texture and savory-sweet flavor profile, it’s sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it as a starter or a main course, and savor the warmth and comfort it brings during chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large onion, diced
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 ½ Tbsp Organic Better than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base
- 4 cups water
- 4 large apples, diced
- 4 large potatoes, diced
- 2 cups shredded gouda cheese
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 lb bacon
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Arrange bacon on the sheet pan, drizzle with maple syrup, sprinkle with smoked paprika, and bake for about 30 minutes until crispy.
- In a large pot, combine water and chicken bouillon base. Add onions, garlic, potatoes, and apples. Cook over medium heat for 20-30 minutes until tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth. Stir in gouda, cheddar, maple syrup, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Chop candied bacon and stir into soup just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg