2 tablespoons olive oil

1 sweet onion, chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

2/3 cup apple cider

2 apples, chopped (I used honeycrisp)

2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)

1 (12 ounce) beer (I used pumpkin beer)

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 cup flour (may sub gluten free blend if needed)

1 cup milk (I used 2%)

16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

8 ounces brie, rind removed + cubed