Celery and Apple Soup
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INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup flour
6 celery stalks, washed, sliced
5 cups vegetable stock
2 red apples, peeled, cored, diced
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
2/3 cup light cream
Celery leaves, to garnishMelt the butter in a pan. Add the onion, and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in the flour, and cook for an additional minute. Add the celery and stock, then season well. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in the apples and chives, and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool slightly.
Put the mixture into a food processor, reserving a few pieces of apple and celery. Blend the soup until smooth. Return to the pan, and add the reserved pieces of fruit and celery. Stir in the cream, and heat through. Serve garnished with celery leaves.