Celery Cream Soup

Name: Celery Cream Soup
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 lbs celery ribs, sliced; 2 large onions, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 3 tablespoons flour; 6 cups chicken broth (reduced sodium); 1 bay leaf; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 -4 dashes hot sauce; salt; white pepper; celery leaves (for garnish)

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 lbs celery ribs, sliced
2 large onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons flour
6 cups chicken broth (reduced sodium)
1 bay leaf
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 -4 dashes hot sauce
salt
white pepper
celery leaves (for garnish)

Directions

1

In a large sauce pan, melt butter, add celery, onions, and garlic.
2

Cook over medium low heat until soft.
3

Add flour and cook 1-2 minutes over low heat.
4

Add chicken broth and bay leaf, bring to a boil reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
5

Remove bay leaf, puree (in small batches) in a blender or processor.
6

Add cream, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt and pepper.
7

Reheat and simmer 5 minutes.
8

Garnish with celery leaves.