Cream of Celery Soup

(Serves 6-8)

Ingredients:

         1 head of celery (about 6 stalks-chopped))
         1 large onion (diced)
         2 large potatoes (chopped)
         ½ tsp smoked paprika
         ¼ tsp celery salt
         2 pints (0.94 ltrs) chicken or vegetable stock
         Small cube butter and a little oil
         7 fl oz (0.20 ltr) double cream

Preparation:

Into a heavy based pot add the oil and butter, heat till melted. Add the diced onion and chopped celery, stirring constantly. Add the chopped potatoes along with the stock and bring to the boil.

Salt and pepper to season, boil for approx 25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Blitz with a blender or food processor. Re-heat before serving, adding the cream and stirring gently.

 

Freezes well, but freeze before cream is added. The cream should be added only when about to serve.

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