Winter Squash and Roasted Pear Soup with Crispy Fried Sage

With the days getting shorter and the nights colder, we feel it is time for a winter squash soup to warm the body and the spirit! Roasted pears are a welcome addition, giving the soup and rich sweetness. Topped with crispy fried sage leaves and a chopped pear and pickled shallot mignonette, it makes an irresistible start to any autumn meal.