Ingredients

How to make it

  • 1. In a large sauce pan, melt butter, add celery, onions, mushrooms and garlic.
  • 2. Cook over medium low heat until soft.
  • 3. Add flour and cook 1-2 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly; until the roux is smooth and bubbling.
  • 4. Add broth and bay leaf, bring to a boil reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes; stirring now and then. Let cool a bit.
  • 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; stirring frequently.
  • 8. Garnish with celery leaves.
  • Served this for lunch last Saturday. A small green salad and some garlic bread completed it.

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  • hungrynow 8 years ago
    I luv cream of celery soup! Will try your recipe. BTW, if your celery is still on special buy a few, you can keep them in your refrigerator for a couple of weeks by simply wrapping tightly in heavy duty aluminum foil. That's how we had fresh celery across the Pacific Ocean to Tahiti! Sallie
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  • NPMarie 8 years ago
    Sounds wonderful!
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