Butternut Squash Soup

pear or nectarine (sliced thin)

unsalted butter

celery stalks, (cut into 1/2-inch dice)

yellow onion, (cut into 1/2-inch dice)

garlic cloves, (minced (optional for a more savory soup))

butternut squash puree, (or 1 whole butternut squash, roasted with squash, roasted with seeds and skin removed)

chicken/vegetable broth, (plus more if needed)

fresh sage or thyme, (shredded)

half and half, (optional)

ground nutmeg, ((optional))

sugar, ((optional))

Salt and freshly ground pepper, (to taste)