Apple Pumpkin Bisque

It’s amazing when two ingredients intertwine so perfectly, that regardless of how hard the palate may try, it can’t coax them apart. That’s what happens to the applesauce and pumpkin purée in this sweet and savory soup. The pumpkin gives substance to the apple; the apple makes the pumpkin sweet and tangy. Eaten together, they become a totally new taste sensation -- and a great way to fit fruit and veggies in! Courtesy of Mealtime.org

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon unsalted butter or 1  tablespoon margarine
• 1  small onion, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon  finely chopped gingerroot
• 1 (15 ounce) can  100% pumpkin puree
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can unsweetened applesauce
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2  tablespoons honey
• 1  teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1  cinnamon stick
• 1  small  dried red chili pepper
• 1  pinch ground nutmeg
•  salt and white pepper, to taste
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream or 1⁄2 cup  fresh cream

Directions

1. Melt butter over medium heat in a large, heavy saucepan. Sauté the onion and ginger until onion is tender, about 4 minutes. Add pumpkin, applesauce, chicken broth, honey, vinegar, cinnamon stick, chile pepper, nutmeg, salt and pepper, and simmer about 15 minutes until flavors are blended. Stir in sour cream just before serving.