Cheesy Cream of Celery Soup

By calicat

Great way to use extra celery

Ingredients

• 3 cups chicken stock
• 3/4 pound celery, coarsely chopped
• 2 ounces carrots, julienned
• 2 ounces onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 3 cups hot milk
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 1 cup cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Pour the chicken stock into a large pot, and bring to a boil. Add the celery, carrots and onion to the pot.
Whisk together the flour, salt, pepper, and milk; add to the pot along with the margarine.
Boil for 10 minutes, then strain out the vegetables (I keep the vegetables) by pouring through a sieve, or if the vegetables are large enough, a colander may be used.
Add the cheddar cheese and allow it melt.