celery soup deluxe
(1 rating)
This is the result of trial and error, having tried several other celery soup recipes in the past and finding none to my liking. I'm happy to say this is the best of the lot. Everything comes together for a satisfying, tasty soup with just the right "stuff." 08-03-2016
(1 rating)
yield
4 -6
prep time
20 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For celery soup deluxe
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3 Tbspbutter
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3 csliced celery
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1/2 cdiced onion
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2 or 3 lgleeks, sliced thin
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2 or 3 clovegarlic, minced
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2 Tbspbutter, softened
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2 Tbspall purpose flour
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2 cchicken broth
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2 chalf and half
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1/2 tspsea salt
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1/2 tsppepper
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1/2 tspcelery seed
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1/4 tspgrated nutmeg
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croutons for garnish
How To Make celery soup deluxe
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1In a large saucepan, melt 2 Tbsp. butter over medium heat; add vegetables and saute 5-10 minutes, or until they become slightly transparent. Add seasonings, except for the nutmeg. Combine thoroughly. -
2Add the chicken broth and mix well; simmer for 10 minutes.
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3While soup is simmering, combine 2 Tbsp. flour and 2 Tbsp. softened butter in a small bowl until a paste is formed. Add this mixture, a little at a time, to the simmering soup, whisking constantly until thickened.
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4Gradually add the half-and-half to the mixture, and whisk until desired thickness is reached. If too thick, you may add a small amount of water.
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5Add the nutmeg and stir well. Spoon into soup bowls and add croutons. Enjoy!
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