Williamsburg Farmers Market

Caramelized Apple and Basil Soup

Chef David McClure of Berret's Seafood Restaurant demonstrated this recipe at the Williamsburg Farmers Market Chef Tent on September 18, 2010.

Ingredients:

2 lbs. fresh apples, peeled & diced

1/2 lb. white onion, diced

1/4 lb. celery, diced

1 c. rice wine vinegar

2 c. pineapple juice

1 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. coriander

1 c. olive oil

1/2 lb. fresh basil

diced tomatoes and fresh basil for garnish

Directions:

Sautee apples, onions and celery until lightly caramelized.

Chill and add to one-gallon bucket with all other ingredients except olive oil.

Blend with a hand mixer and slowly add olive oil.

Once incorporated, chill for at least 2 hours and serve with a fresh basil leaf and diced tomatoes.

Can also be heated in a saucepan and served hot.