CREAM OF CELERY SOUP
Ingredients:
1 small bunch celery (with leaves), finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
4 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
salt, celery salt and pepper to taste
Serves 4-6
Note: Reserve a few chopped celery leaves
for garnish before starting.
Heat butter in a small soup pot. Add
onion and stir over medium heat until softened, about 3-4
minutes. Add celery and cook over low heat, stirring frequently,
until celery is softened but not brown, about 6 minutes. Add
stock, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until celery is
tender.
Purée soup until smooth
in a blender or food processor, working in small batches.
Return puréed soup to pot and stir in cream. Season
to taste with salt, celery salt and pepper. Stir soup over
medium heat until just heated through. Serve immediately.
Garnish with chopped celery leaves.
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