cream of celery soup

Name: Cream of Celery Soup
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) chicken broth; 2 cup(s) boiling water; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; - salt and pepper to taste; 3 cup(s) chopped celery, with leaves; 1/4 teaspoon(s) celery seed, optional; 3 tablespoon(s) flour; 2 cup(s) milk; 1 cup(s) light cream

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Jo Zimny

Ithaca, NY

Updated on Nov 11, 2011

This recipe is really nice, perfect for a cool fall day!

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prep time 40 Min

cook time 30 Min

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yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups chicken broth
2 cups boiling water
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
- salt and pepper to taste
3 cups chopped celery, with leaves
1/4 teaspoon celery seed, optional
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 cup light cream

How To Make cream of celery soup

Step 1

Simmer celery in chicken broth and water for 1/2 hour over low heat. If a smooth soup is desired process with a hand blender.

Step 2

Saute the onion until just tender in the butter, add flour and milk and simmer on low heat until thickened. Add the celery and liquid, then cream and salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3

Taste and adjust seasonings.
Step 4

NOTE: You can add low sodium broth if you choose, onion and garlic powder, dehydrated vegetable flakes can also be used.
Step 5

This makes a nice light lunch and can be used instead of canned celery soup in recipes.
Step 6

Serve warm and Enjoy!
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