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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 2 lrg onions - (8 ounce ea) sliced
  • 1/2 Tbsp. minced fresh rosemary (or possibly 1/2 tspn crushed dry rosemary)
  • 1/2 Tbsp. minced fresh thyme (or possibly 1/2 tspn crushed dry thyme)
  • 2 Tbsp. oyster sauce (available in Asian markets and some grocery stores)
  • 1 lb Granny Smith or possibly Mutsu apples - (3 med) peeled, cored, and cut into thin slices
  • 6 c. fat-free no-salt-added canned chicken broth Salt (optional), to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 c. grated skim-lowfat milk sharp cheddar cheese

Method

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add in onions, rosemary, and thyme; saute/fry till onions wilt, about 3 min, stirring frequently.
  • Add in the oyster sauce, apples, and broth.
  • Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer, partially covered, for 15 min.
  • Taste and add in salt (if using) and pepper.
  • Ladle warm into soup bowl, sprinkling each portion with some of the cheese.
  • Serve at once.
  • This recipe yields 6 servings.
  • Comments: Michael Thompson is a new mover and shaker in the growing population of Texas chefs and serves a similar soup each fall at his popular Fort Worth Ancho Chile Bar.
  • Remember this soup when you're entertaining; men, particularly, love the flavor.