Pumpkin & Pear Spiced Soup

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. Blood Orange Olive Oil
1 c. pear, grated
2 shallots, peeled and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 serrano chili pepper, de-seeded and chopped (optional)
1 tsp. salt 
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin
1/2 c. heavy cream
2 1/2 c. chicken broth
1 Tbsp. Cinnamon Pear Balsamic
shredded pear ribbons for garnish

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add grated pear, shallots, garlic, ginger and serrano pepper to the pot and saute' for 3 minutes.

Add salt, cumin, turmeric and cardamom to the pot and stir to combine, continue to saute' for one minute more.

Add the pumpkin, cream, broth and balsamic to the pot and whisk to combine. Bring to a low simmer and cook, whisking occasionally for 20 minutes. Once cooked, divide the soup between bowls and garnish with chives, sour cream, and pepitas before serving.