Cream Consomme

Jim Vorheis 1 lg Onion, grated

1 Tart apple, unpeeled and

-grated 31 1/2 oz Beef consomme

1 1/2 c Heavy cream

1/2 ts Paprika

1/2 ts Imported curry powder

1 Red apple, unpeeled and

-chopped, for garnish 2 tb Fresh lemon juice

Add the grated onion and apple to the consomme and cook until tender, about 12 minutes. Puree in a blender, then put through a strainer. Stir in cream and season with paprika and curry powder. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Reheat slowly, just until heated through. Serve in small cups garnished with chopped unpeeled apple sprinkled with lemon juice. Colorado Cache Cookbook (1978) From the collection of Jim Vorheis