Celery Cream, Excellent and Very Easy to Make

Autumn is settling in, vegetables are fresh and affordable. The perfect time to cook our favorite soups and store them in the freezer.

Ingredients

• Olive oil and butter 
• 1/2 stalk of celery including the leaves and heart, coarsely chopped 
• 1 onion sliced
• 1 clove of garlic sliced 
• 1 potato peeled, chopped, and sliced
• 1 ½ cups of hot chicken broth 
• 1 cup of hot milk 
• ½ teaspoon of chives 
• ½ teaspoon of basil 
• Pepper and salt 

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Preparation

1. In a saucepan, heat a little oil and a little butter. Cook the vegetables for a few minutes.
2. Pour the milk and hot chicken broth into the saucepan, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth.
4. Return the soup to the saucepan, add salt, pepper, and herbs. 
5. Let simmer for a few minutes, adjust seasoning.
6. Serve.