Clean the leek, cut into rings, wash. Wash the thyme, shake dry, remove leaves from the stalks except for a little garnish. Wash pears, quarter them, remove seeds and cut quarters into fine slices
Heat the fat in a saucepan and sauté the leek rings for approx. 3 minutes. Add lentil stew and bring to the boil. Heat maple syrup in a pan and caramelise pear wedges in it for about 2 minutes while turning. Season with thyme. Arrange soup and pear wedges. Garnish with thyme