Pumpkin Pear Soup - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 2 pears, peeled, cored and diced
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 2 cups roasted pumpkin (or 16 ounces canned pumpkin)
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
• 2 thyme sprigs
• 4 ounces heavy cream (or to taste)
• Salt and pepper to taste
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