Cream of Celery Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups Chopped celery
• 1/3 cup Chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Water
• 2 1/2 cups Milk
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/8 teaspoon White pepper
• 2 tablespoons Butter

Preparation:

• Cook 1 1/2 cups chopped celery, 1/3 cup chopped onion, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in 1 cup water, covered, about 15 minutes or till tender.
• Do not drain.
• Add 2 1/2 cups milk.
• Blend 1/2 cup milk, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon white pepper, add to celery mixture.
• Cook and stir till bubbly.
• Stir in 2 tablespoons butter.
• Season.