CELERY SOUP DELUXE

Name: CELERY SOUP DELUXE
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp butter; 3 c sliced celery; 1/2 c diced onion; 2 or 3 large leeks, sliced thin; 2 or 3 clove garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp butter, softened; 2 Tbsp all purpose flour; 2 c chicken broth; 2 c half and half; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/2 tsp celery seed; 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg; croutons for garnish

By Ellen Bales
@Starwriter

This is the result of trial and error, having tried several other celery soup recipes in the past and finding none to my liking. I'm happy to say this is the best of the lot. Everything comes together for a satisfying, tasty soup with just the right "stuff."
08-03-2016

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

24 Comments

Serves:

4-6

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

25 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

3 Tbsp

butter
3 c

sliced celery
1/2 c

diced onion
2 or 3 large

leeks, sliced thin
2 or 3 clove

garlic, minced
2 Tbsp

butter, softened
2 Tbsp

all purpose flour
2 c

chicken broth
2 c

half and half
1/2 tsp

sea salt
1/2 tsp

pepper
1/2 tsp

celery seed
1/4 tsp

grated nutmeg
·

croutons for garnish
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How to Make CELERY SOUP DELUXE

Step-by-Step

In a large saucepan, melt 2 Tbsp. butter over medium heat; add vegetables and saute 5-10 minutes, or until they become slightly transparent. Add seasonings, except for the nutmeg. Combine thoroughly.
Add the chicken broth and mix well; simmer for 10 minutes.
While soup is simmering, combine 2 Tbsp. flour and 2 Tbsp. softened butter in a small bowl until a paste is formed. Add this mixture, a little at a time, to the simmering soup, whisking constantly until thickened.
Gradually add the half-and-half to the mixture, and whisk until desired thickness is reached. If too thick, you may add a small amount of water.
Add the nutmeg and stir well. Spoon into soup bowls and add croutons. Enjoy!