Parsnip Pear Soup

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 small-medium onions, sliced
• 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 4-6 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 large parsnips, diced (enough to equal about 4 cups)
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1-2 cups water
• 3 pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 3/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (such as almond or coconut)
• Blue cheese crumbles, for garnish