Pumpkin Beer Cheese Soup – Fustini's Oils & Vinegars

Ingredients

• 1 medium pie pumpkin, cut in half, seeds removed and inside scraped clean
• 3 tablespoons Fustini's Herbs de Provence olive oil, divided
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 medium carrots, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup half and half cream
• 12 oz light beer
• 1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• fresh minced thyme for topping