ref=”https://thinktasty1.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/farmstand-apple-soup-bnb.jpg”>Add the abundance of apples this time of year, with the yearning for a hot bowl of soup, and this recipe by the Thomas Shepherd Inn, located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia fits the bill. This recipe uses a mix of different types of apples and apple cider, giving it a unique flavor of tart and sweet. This, along with the added punch of lemon and flavorful spices, it is also topped with vanilla yogurt. This soup is sure to warm you up on a cold day or served as a starter dish for a holiday dinner.
- 3 medium apples—peeled, cored and chopped (consider using a mix of tart & sweet—for example, 1 Granny Smith and 2 Fuji)
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon peel
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/8 cup sugar (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- vanilla yogurt for garnish
- Ace all ingredients (except yogurt) in a medium saucepan and simmer until the apples are mushy, about 45 minutes
- Puree in blender at low speed. Adjust seasoning if necessary, to taste
- Serve hot. Garnish with a dollop of vanilla yogurt and a sprinkle of nutmeg
- By Thomas Shepherd Inn