French Creamed Chicken and Noodle Soup

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2 tablespoons butter

1 leek, including 1-inch of green, cleaned and finely diced

1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and finely diced

2 tablespoons Calvados

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

3 cups chicken broth

1 cup authentic apple cider

12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast

2 cups fine egg noodles (dry)

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup grated Gruyere (optional)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Snipped chives, for garnish