Celery Cream, Excellent and Very Easy to Make

Autumn settles 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 head of celery including leaves and heart, roughly chopped 
• 1 onion sliced
• 1 clove of garlic sliced 
• 1 peeled potato, 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 some oil and butter. Cook the vegetables for a few minutes.
2. Pour the hot milk and chicken broth into the saucepan, cover, and let 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.