Pumpkin-Apple Bisque in Jack-O'lantern Bowls

Yield: 8 Servings
Categories: Soups
8smPumpkins (about 1 pound each)
1/3cUnsalted butter
2tbUnsalted butter
1smOnion; 1/4 inch dice
1/4cAll-purpose flour
6cMilk or half-and-half; heated
1Bay leaf
1cn(29 oz) of pumpkin puree
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
1Apple; peeled, 1/8 inch dice
1tsFresh thyme
1pnFreshly grated or ground nutmeg
1/4cDry sherry (optional)
1cHeavy cream; whipped
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