olive oil 1/2 white onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 ribs celery, chopped 2 carrots, chopped * 1 bunch kale, chopped * 2 cups
sugar or cheese pumpkin or winter squash, chopped * 6 cups water or vegetable
stock * 2 tablespoons butter * 1 shallot, minced * 1 cup dry red wine * Himalayan or sea salt and black pepper to taste * a
little crème fraîche for garnish - optional * minced fresh herbs such as parsley, dill, and thyme for garnish - optional