Apple Pumpkin Bisque

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger root
1 can (15 ounces) 100% pumpkin purée
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) unsweetened applesauce
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon apple-cider vinegar
1 cinnamon stick
1 small, dried chile pepper
Pinch ground nutmeg
Salt and ground white pepper, to taste
1/2 cup sour cream or fresh cream

Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes

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.

Servings: 8

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 110; Total fat 4. 5g; Saturated fat 2. 5g; Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 170mg; Carbohydrate 17g; Fiber 4g; Protein 3g; Vitamin A 170%DV*; Vitamin C 15%DV; Calcium 4%DV; Iron 4%DV