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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 tablespoons chopped onion
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2 tablespoons flour
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6 cups chicken broth
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One 15-ounce can unsweetened pumpkin puree
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One 8-ounce jar applesauce
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 cup heavy cream
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freshly ground pepper, to taste
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croutons, optional
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