INGREDIENTS
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¼ cup butter
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1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
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2 cups very finely chopped good quality, flavorful celery (about 5 large stalks, organic recommended for optimal flavor).
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1 large clove garlic, minced
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⅓ cup all-purpose unbleached flour
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1½ cups good quality chicken broth
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1½ cups whole milk (or use ¾ cup milk and ¾ cup cream for even tastier results)
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon sugar
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⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper