Pear, Shallot, and Delicata Squash Soup | Squash Winter | Boston Organics

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 4 medium shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 lb. delicata squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into ½ inch slices
• 1 lb. ripe firm-fleshed pears, like Bartlett or Anjou, peeled, cored, and cut into ½ inch pieces
• ½ tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• Kosher salt
• Fresh-ground black pepper
• Crème fraîche
• Maple syrup