Pumpkin Apple Bisque

1 Tablsp oil      1 cup diced onion      1/2 medium Gala apple, peeled/diced

14 oz. can chicken broth         1/2 of a 15 oz. can solid pack pumpkin

2 Tablsp sugar or splenda                   1 1/2 teasp cinnamon

1/2 teasp grd cumin         1/2 teasp salt           pinch of cayenne pepper

1 1/2 cups half n half                1/4 cup sour cream (Garnish)

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat.  Add onions and the

apple and saute for 5 mins, stirring until onions begin to brown.  Put this

into a blender with about 1 cup of the broth and puree until smooth.  Return

to the pan and add the remaining ingredients except the half n half and the

sour cream.  Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce and cover, simmer for

15 mins.  Remove from heat and gradually add in the half n half.  Stir well.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream on each bowl.