Black Friday Party — Les Petites Gourmettes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, peeled and diced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes
• 3/4 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
• 2 Bosc pears, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
• 2 cups pear or apple cider
• 1 cup chicken or turkey broth
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese