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April 28, 2008
Creamy Potato and Celery Soup
My spring allergies seem to get worse with every spring that comes around. The sun and warmth call me to be outside, most likely playing in the dirt, but once I get out there I pay for it by sneezing and coughing and man does it hurt to sneeze! Not fun at all! When my allergies just get to the point where I want to curl up in a ball and wait for next winter to come and freeze out the allergens it's time to make some soup and it's quick and easy to boot!
Now the standard go to soup when you're not feeling well is a basic chicken soup, but sometimes when you want soup, you just want something creamy. This soup is smooth and hearty, all while not being too heavy. It's just the ticket for when you just want something a little velvety. It's the perfect match to chase away those allergy blues!
What You'll Need:
2 teaspoons of butter
1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 ribs of celery, chopped
A pinch of sea salt (Note: If your broth is already salty then skip the sea salt.)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large sized potato, cut into small cubes
1 quart of chicken broth
2 cups of mashed potatoes
1 cup of milk (Note: Any milk will work...I used skim.)
1/4 cup of corn starch (Note: If the potatoes thicken the soup sufficiently for you then you can skip the corn starch.)
In a medium sized pot sauté onion and celery with a little sea salt and some freshly ground black pepper until tender. Add the chopped potato and cook for 2-3 minutes until potatoes are slightly browned.
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes are fork tender.
Stir in mashed potatoes and milk until smooth. If the potatoes don't thicken the soup enough for your liking then stir in 1/4 cup a corn starch and cook until mixture thickens.
How easy is that?
Notes: You can add in other vegetables if you like. Leeks would be good, but I didn't have any on hand. You could add corn or carrots or even more potato. It's completely up to you and your tastes.
Posted by Dianne at April 28, 2008 8:24 AM
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