3 (2 and 1/2-3-pound) pumpkins, quartered and seeded (equal to 5 and 1/3 cups cooked puree)

Gefen Olive Oil for drizzling

salt as needed

pepper as needed

2 Granny Smith apples (do not substitute with sweet apples)

2 tablespoons Gefen Olive Oil

4 carrots, sliced thickly

2 celery stalks, sliced thickly

6 shallots, roughly chopped

Tuscanini Sea Salt to taste

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4 garlic cloves, minced or 4 cubes Gefen Frozen Garlic

1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced

1/2 teaspoon cardamom

3/4 teaspoon nutmeg

2 and 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

8 cups water

1/2 cup apple cider

1 and 1/4 cup heavy cream