CREAM OF CELERY SOUP

By BobD

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. butter
• 1 1/2 lbs celery ribs, sliced
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 tbsp. flour
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 3-4 dashes hot sauce
• Salt
• White pepper
• Celery leaves, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, melt butter; add celery, onions, and garlic.

Cook over medium low heat until soft.

Add flour and cook 1-2 minutes over low heat. Add chicken broth and bay leaf, bring to a boil reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.

Remove bay leaf, puree (in small batches) in a blender or processor.

Add cream, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Reheat and simmer 5 minutes.

Garnish with celery leaves.