Gouda Cheese and Apple Soup

• butter↗3 tablespoons
• apples↗2 medium

  peeled, cored and cut into thin lengthwise slices

• shallot↗1

  minced

• flour↗1 tablespoon
• curry powder↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• half-and-half↗2 cups

  (or a combination of the two) or 2 cups milk (or a combination of the two)

• gouda cheese1 cup

  shredded

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat. Add apples. Saute 5 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionallyh. Set aside half the apples.

2. 2

   Add shallot to saucepan and saute 1 minute. stir in flour, curry powder, and cinnamon and mix well. Gradually add half-and-half, stirring constantly to thicken. Add Gouda cheese, stirring until it melts.

3. 3

   Pour soup into blender container and puree. Return to saucepan and heat through. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour bowls and ttop with reserved sauteed apple slices.