Apple, Walnut, and Cheddar Soup - serves 2

Preparation - 25 minutes

1 tsp sweet margarine
1/2 pound apples, cored, pared, and chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 ounce shelled walnuts
1 cup canned ready-to-serve low sodium chicken broth
3/4 ounce reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, shredded

In 1 1/2 quart nonstick saucepan melt margarine; add apples, onion, and walnuts. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring until apples are soft, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Transfer mixture to blender, add broth and process until smooth. Return to saucepan; stir in cheese and cook over low heat, stirring until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.