Creamy pepper, pear & two cheese soup - Trois fois par jour

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 red peppers, seeded and diced
• 1 yellow-fleshed potato, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 pear, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups chicken broth Replacement options or vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup 35% cream
• 1/4 cup old cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup goat cheese, for serving
• Fresh thyme, for serving (optional)