Cream of Celery Soup

Always one of my favorite soups, this is easy and economical to make! Why not make it for lunch, Dollinks? 

The comfort of hot soup on a cold day!

Cream of Celery Soup:

3 c. (750 mL) chopped celery (with leaves)
2 c. (500 mL) chicken broth
2 c. (500 mL) boiling water
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp. (30 mL) butter
3 tbsp.(45 mL) flour
2 c. (500 mL) milk
1 c. (250 mL) light cream
Salt and pepper, to taste
¼ tsp. (1.25 mL) celery seed
¼ tsp. (1.25 mL) garlic powder

Over low heat, simmer celery in chicken broth and water 30 min. Cool slightly. Whirl on pulse setting in blender goblet until smooth. Set aside. On low heat, sauté onion in butter until soft and translucent. Whisk in flour and milk, continuing to simmer over low heat until thickened. Stir in blenderized celery. Add cream and seasonings. Serves 4-to-6. 

Note: You may also want to try this delicious Potage Velouté de Céleri!