Creamy Apple and Celery Root Soup with Grilled Cheddar, Bacon and Apple Honey Mustard Sandwich

INGREDIENTS

slices Bacon, good quality smoky

Bay leaf

Celeriac, large

Idaho potato

1/2

Lemon

Onion

Parsnips

2 tbsp

Thyme, fresh

4 cups

Chicken stock, homemade or store-bought

1/2 cup

Apple butter

1/4 cup

Dijon mustard, grainy

1/3 cup

Honey

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

slices 1/2-inch thick, good quality white bread, thick good quality

1 stick

Butter

3/4 lb

Cheddar, super sharp white

1 cup

Heavy cream or creme fraiche

1/2 cup

Calvados apple liquor

3 tablespoons EVOO

Large gala or other crispy, sweet apples, 2 peeled and chopped, 1 sliced