Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tart apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth or 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 3 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 large potato, peeled and diced