Pumpkin Bisque

• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1 granny smith apple, peeled,cored & chopped
• 1 leek, white part only,finely chopped
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 yams or 1 sweet potato, peeled,halved lengthwise and cut in 1/2-inch slices
• 1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• salt & pepper
• 4 teaspoons minced chives, , for garnish

1. In a large, heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
2. Saute the leek and chopped apple until the leek softens, about 4 minutes.
3. Add the vegetable broth, yam, pureed pumpkin and thyme leaves.
4. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the yam and apple are soft when pierced with a knife, 20 to 25 minutes.
5. Transfer the hot soup to a blender or food processor and puree.
6. Pour it into 6 bowls, Garnish each bowl with a teaspoon of the chives, and serve.

canola oil, granny smith apple, only, vegetable stock, yams, pumpkin puree, thyme, salt, chives

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pumpkin-bisque-13553 (may not work)