Apple Soup I

Description
Serves 6

Ingredients

 * 1½ pounds apples
 * 5 whole cloves
 * 2½ quarts water
 * 1 teaspoon lemon juice
 * 2 cups white wine
 * 1 stick cinnamon
 * 2 tablespoons cornstarch
 * 1 teaspoon curry powder
 * ½ cup whipping cream
 * 3 tablespoons sugar
 * 1 tablespoon butter
 * ⅛ teaspoon salt

Directions

 * 1) Simmer apple peels, cloves, cinnamon and water 30 minutes.
 * 2) Sprinkle lemon juice over cored apple halves.
 * 3) Retain broth, but discard peels and spices.
 * 4) Add apple slices and wine.
 * 5) Simmer 30 minutes.
 * 6) Pureé apple mixture in blender, adding cornstarch and curry powder during processing.
 * 7) Pour into saucepan.
 * 8) Stir in cream, sugar, butter and salt.
 * 9) Boil over medium heat until thickened.
 * 10) Serve hot.