Soups/pumpkin bisque

Serves: 6

Active Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

From: http://preventcancer.aicr.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=14025

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. canola oil

1 apple (any kind), peeled, cored, seeded and coarsely chopped

1 leek, white part only, finely chopped

4 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

1 sweet potato, peeled, halved lengthwise and cut in 1/2-inch slices

1 (15 oz.) can puréed pumpkin

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

4 tsp. finely minced chives, for garnish

Directions

Step 1

In a large, heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté apple and leek until the leek softens, about 4 minutes.

Step 2

Add the broth, sweet potato, pumpkin and thyme. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered until the potato and apple are soft when pierced with a knife, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer soup to a blender or food processor and purée. Add salt and pepper to taste. Divide among 6 bowls. Garnish with the chives and serve. Makes 6 cups.