Cream Of Celery Souplow Fat Recipes

LOW-FAT CREAM OF CELERY SOUP WITH GARLIC, CURRY & HERBS

Steps:

• In a medium non-stick saucepan, combine celery, onions, garlic and vegetable broth.
• Bring to a near boil over medium-high heat; reduce to medium-low, cover and cook 12 to 15 minutes, or until celery becomes tender.
• Meanwhile, place the cornstarch in a small bowl and gradually whisk in the milk until well blended.
• Whisk milk mixture into the saucepan.
• Whisk in the fat-free liquid creamer.
• Pour the soup into a blender or food processor and process for several minutes until pureed or to your desired consistency.
• Return the soup to saucepan and add bay leaf, thyme and curry; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly 4 to 5 minutes, or until soup thickens.
• Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

CREAM OF CELERY SOUP

Steps:

• Pour the chicken stock into a large pot, and bring to a boil. Add the celery, carrots and onion to the pot.
• Whisk together the flour, salt, pepper, and milk; add to the pot along with the margarine.
• Boil for 10 minutes, then strain out the vegetables by pouring through a sieve, or if the vegetables are large enough, a colander may be used.