Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 lbs celery ribs, sliced
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 6 cups chicken broth (reduced sodium)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 -4 dashes hot sauce
• salt
• white pepper
• celery leaves (for garnish)

Directions

1. In a large sauce pan, melt butter, add celery, onions, and garlic.

2. Cook over medium low heat until soft.

3. Add flour and cook 1-2 minutes over low heat.

4. Add chicken broth and bay leaf, bring to a boil reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.

5. Remove bay leaf, puree (in small batches) in a blender or processor.

6. Add cream, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt and pepper.

7. Reheat and simmer 5 minutes.

8. Garnish with celery leaves.

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