Apple Cheese Soup

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6 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)

2 medium Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cut into 1/4 -inch dice (about 2 1/2 cups)

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

2 to 3 tablespoons Calvados or Apple Jack, optional

4 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned

1 cup milk

1 cup finely grated sharp orange cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)

1 cup finely grated sharp white cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)

2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Serving Suggestions: Toasted whole grain bread, mango chutney, and crumbled cooked bacon