Pumpkin-Apple Bisque from Weight Watchers

• 1 apple, peeled, cored and finely diced
• 3 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, hulled, unsalted
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
• 1 pinch fresh nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 3 cups apple cider, unsweetened
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 3 cups fresh pumpkin, diced
• 2 baking potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 12 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine the apple, pumpkin seeds, butter, thyme and nutmeg in a bowl.
3. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake 20-30 minutes; Transfer to a plate and set aside.
4. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; then add the onion, and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
5. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
6. Add the cider, broth, pumpkin, potatoes, bay leaf, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce the heat and simmer until the pumpkin and potatoes are soft enough to mash easily, about 30 minutes.
8. Remove the saucepan from the heat; let the soup cool for a few minutes.
9. Discard the bay leaf.
10. Transfer the soup in batches to a blender or food processor and puree.
11. Return the soup to the saucepan and bring to a simmer.
12. Garnish with the apple and pumpkin seeds and serve.

apple, pumpkin seeds, unsalted butter, thyme, fresh nutmeg, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, apple cider, chicken broth, fresh pumpkin, baking potatoes, bay leaf, salt, fresh ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pumpkin-apple-bisque-from-weight-watchers-130277 (may not work)