Cream Of Celery Soup

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   In a large saucepan bring to boil the celery and enough salted water to cover it.

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   Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until the celery is very tender.

3. 3

   Drain celery, discarding liquid.

4. 4

   Place half of the cooked celery in a food processor bowl.

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   Cover and process until very finely chopped.

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   Repeat with remaining cooked celery.

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   (You should have about 2 1/2 cups finely chopped celery and liquid; do not drain mixture.) In the same large saucepan melt the butter over medium heat.

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   Stir in the onion and cook until tender (about 4 minutes).

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   Stir in flour, salt, and white pepper.

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    Stir in milk all at once.

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    Cook and stir for 10 minutes or until bubbly.

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    Stir in the celery mixture.

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    Cook and stir for 5 minutes more.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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