Sweet Potato and Apple Soup With Cheese and Walnuts

INGREDIENTS

1. 2tablespoons olive oil
2. 1medium onion, chopped
3. kosher salt and black pepper
4. 2pounds medium sweet potatoes (about 3), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
5. 3apples (such as Granny Smith or Pink Lady), 1 peeled and chopped and 2 thinly sliced
6. 2cups low-sodium vegetable broth
7. pinch ground nutmeg
8. 1cup blue cheese, such as Gorgonzola or Stilton (4 ounces )
9. 1/3cup walnuts
10. 16crackers or crostini

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
2. Add the sweet potatoes, chopped apple, broth, nutmeg, and 1½ cups water. Bring to simmer and cook, covered, until the potatoes are tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
3. Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth, adding more water if necessary to reach the desired consistency. (Alternatively, use a handheld immersion blender in the pot.)
4. Serve the soup with the blue cheese, walnuts, crackers, and sliced apples.
5. Source: realsimple.com