Brie and Cheddar Apple Beer Soup
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3 Tbsp salted butter
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2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1 small yellow onion (chopped)
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2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
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1 Tbsp chopped fresh sage
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups whole milk
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2 cups low-sodium veggie or chicken broth
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1 bottle or can of pumpkin beer
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½ cup apple cider
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1 Honeycrisp apple (chopped)
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4 oz. creamy brie (cubed)
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¼ tsp cayenne
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1 large pinch kosher salt and black pepper
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Melt the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, thyme, and sage and cook until fragrant — about 5 minutes.
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Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, about 1 minute, and gradually whisk the milk in until it’s smooth. Add the broth, beer, cider, apple, and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium, and cook uncovered until the apple is tender — about 10 minutes.
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Remove the soup from the stove and puree it in a blender.
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Return the soup to the stove and set it over low heat. Stir in the cheddar cheese and brie until it’s melted and creamy. Finally, add in the cayenne.
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Ladle the soup into the bowls and top them with a little extra cheddar and fresh thyme.