Roasted Apple Cheddar Soup

Name: Roasted Apple Cheddar Soup
Ingredients: For the roasted apples; 2 cups tart apples, peeled and chopped into 1-inch chunks; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 6 tablespoons apple cider, total; 1 tablespoon butter, chopped into bits; pinch kosher salt; For the soup; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 tablespoon olive oil; leaves of one sprig of fresh thyme; 1 cup diced onion; 1/3 cup diced carrot (small dice); 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 cup apple cider; 1 1/2 cups water or vegetable stock; 8-10 ounces sharp cheddar cheese; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; dash ground ginger; dash ground nutmeg; dash ground cloves (optional); kosher salt, to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste