INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp
butter
1
large sweet onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves
garlic, pressed
1/2 lb
boiling potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and cut into small cubes
2
medium carrots, cut into small pieces
2 tbsp
maple syrup
4
pears cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tsp
fine sea salt
2 tsp
chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp
freshly ground nutmeg
2 tsp
Grey Poupon Dijion Mustard
3 cups
vegetable or chicken broth
Creme Fraiche
Red pepper flakes (optional)