Cream Of Celery Soup

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 25 mins
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 cup chopped potatoes
• 1 1/4 cups finely chopped celery stalks (without leaves)
• 2 tsp cornflour dissolved in 2 cups of milk
• salt and freshly ground black pepper powder to taste

For The Garnish

• 1 tsp fresh cream
• 1 tbsp finely chopped celery

Method

1. Heat the butter in a deep pan, add the onions and potatoes, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes.
2. Add the celery and sauté on a medium flame for another 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add 2 cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring once in between. Keep aside to cool.
4. Blend in a mixer till smooth and strain using a strainer.
5. Transfer to the same pan, add the cornflour and milk mixture, salt and pepper, mix well and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or till the soup thickens, stirring once in between. Serve hot garnished with cream and celery.