Celery Soup I

A dish that leans on milk and onion.

Soups Without Stock

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Ingredients

Units: US Metric
  • 3 cups celery (cut in one-half inch pieces)
  • 1 pint boiling water
  • 2½ cups milk
  • 1 slice onion
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • Salt and pepper
Make it lactose-friendly
  • 2½ cups milk → lactose-free milk, oat milk, or almond milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter → plant butter, ghee (mostly lactose-free), or olive oil

Swaps are suggestions, not medical advice. Check labels if lactose is a serious issue for you.

Steps

  1. Wash and scrape celery before cutting in pieces, cook in boiling water until soft, and rub through a sieve. Scald milk with the onion, remove onion, and add milk to celery. Bind with butter and flour cooked together. Season with salt and pepper. Outer and old stalks of celery may be utilized for soups. Serve with croûtons, crisp crackers, or pulled bread.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
Calories293
Protein8.7 g
Fat18.4 g
Carbs24.3 g
Fiber2.5 g
Sodium172 mg

Source

The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book (Fannie Farmer, pub. domain) — Public domain in the United States