Roasted Pumpkin Bisque

Ingredients (26)

• ROASTED PUMPKIN:
• 1 small (8 ounces) sugar pie pumpkin,
• 1 tablespoon butter,
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• SOUP:
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 2 cups mushroom broth
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup whipping cream
• CROSTINI:
• 8 thin slices baguette
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 5 ounces sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 5 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese