Apple-Onion Soup

Ingredients:

3 cups onions, coarsely chopped
3 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 1/2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cubed
2 cups chopped, peeled celery
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups cider
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped, fresh chives for garnish

Directions:

In large pot, combine onions, potatoes, apples and celery. Add chicken stock and cider. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.