Homemade Cream of Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium red onion or 3 large shallots, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped or grated fresh ginger
• 4 cups chopped butternut, kabocha, or acorn squash*
• 2 large Bosc pears, chopped
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• Coarse salt
• freshly ground pepper
• 2 cups Kemps Half & Half
• Toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
• Finely chopped red onion, if desired.