"This lovely soup beautifully combines the autumnal flavors of pumpkin, sage and apple...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 butter
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1 onion
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1 carrot
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1 rib celery
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1/2 tart apple
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2 canned pumpkin puree (from one 29-ounce can)
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1/3 dry white wine
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1 dried sage
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1 bay leaf
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3.50 water
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2.50 canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
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1.50 salt
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1/4 fresh-ground black pepper
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1 1/2-pound piece of ham