INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 fresh bay leaf
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2 ribs celery with greens, finely chopped (save time and purchase celery already washed, trimmed and cut into sticks, this makes chopping fast work)
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1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
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Salt and pepper
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons poultry seasoning or 2 teaspoons ground thyme
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2 teaspoons hot sauce, or to taste
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6 cups chicken stock
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1 (28-ounce) can cooked pumpkin puree
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2 cups heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1 crisp apple, such as McIntosh or Granny Smith, finely chopped
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1/4 red onion, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries, chopped
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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2 teaspoons honey
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon