Cream of Celery and Orange Soup

Contributed By: Kay Davis

Ingredients:

2 oz. butter
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 medium onion\cooked, chopped
5 medium sticks celery, chopped
2 small chicken stock cubes, crumbled
1-1/2 cups water
1 tsp. orange zest
1 bay leaf
2 medium potatoes, chopped
1/3 cup plus 3 Tbsps. sour cream

Method:

Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion and celery. Cook 10 minutes, stirring, or until onion is soft. Stir in stock cubes
and next 4 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Discard bay leaf. Transfer mixture
to a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Strain and return to pan. Add cream and reheat.

Helpful Hints:

Serves four.

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