Creamy Celery Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 tbsp butter, split into portions.
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1 cup finely chopped onion.
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1½ cups sliced leeks, using light green and white sections.
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6½ cups celery, chopped and separated.
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2 minced garlic cloves.
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4 cups of chicken broth.
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2 whole bay leaves.
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1½ tsp kosher salt, adjust to taste.
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⅓ cup heavy cream.
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Freshly ground black pepper, to suit your taste.
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Chopped parsley or chives for decorating.
# Instructions:
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Cook onion, leeks, and 5 cups of celery in 2 tbsp of melted butter for about 10 minutes. Toss in the garlic and warm it for a minute longer.
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Pour in chicken broth, bay leaves, and salt. Bring to a boil before lowering heat, covering, and simmering for 15 minutes.
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In another pan, soften the last of the celery in 1 tbsp butter with ½ cup of hot broth for 5-6 minutes.
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Take out the bay leaves. Blend everything into a creamy soup using either a handheld or a regular blender in parts.
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Mix in cream along with your braised celery, then add salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle with herbs before serving.
# Notes:
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Make sure the celery is fresh and crispy.
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Skip any celery that's gone bitter or wilted.
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Tweak the amount of salt according to the broth you're using.