"Serve this scrumptious dish as a first course on Thanksgiving Day or as dinner's main event on a chilly evening. The curry gives it a subtly exotic flavor, while the apple and honey add a touch of sweetness...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 cup chopped onion
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1 cup chopped celery
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1/2 large apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
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2 teaspoons mild curry powder
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3 cups chicken broth
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1 1/2 cups solidly packed pumpkin mash or canned pumpkin
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1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
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1 whole bay leaf
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1/3 cup heavy cream
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2 to 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
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Sour cream and chives, for garnish (optional)