Gingered Pumpkin Bisque

Ingredients (17)

• 1/3 cup chopped shallots
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
• 1/3 cup apple cider or juice
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin
• 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Dash ground cloves
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half cream
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Additional heavy whipping cream, optional
• Fresh thyme sprigs, optional