Cream of Celery Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 Tbsp butter
1 cup or more chopped celery with leaves
1/3 cup sliced onion
2 cups vegetable broth
2 cups milk or cream
1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Melt the butter. Add the celery and onion. Saute for 2 minutes.

Pour in the broth and simmer for 10 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups milk and bring to a boil.

Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/2 cup milk. Stir gradually into the hot soup. Bring to the boiling point. Stir and cook for 1 minute.

If you want a smooth soup, whizz it in a blender or use a hand blender.

Serve garnished with a bit of chopped parsley.

Makes 4 cups.