Autumn Bisque

Ingredients

• 1 butternut squash, 2 carrots and 1 large potato, peeled and diced small
• 1 medium onion, diced small
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small pear (or apple or both), peeled and diced large
• 5 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth), divided
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, shredded
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
• ¼ teaspoon mace (or nutmeg)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 tablespoons butter