Egyptian Celery Soup(Solomon Iv, Solomon In His Royal Cities) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 c. chopped celery
1 Tbsp. flour
4 c. rich chicken broth
1 1/2 c. light cream
salt and white pepper

Preparation

Melt butter in a heavy skillet.
Add onion and cook until limp.
Add celery and toss to cover with butter.
Sprinkle on flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add stock and mix thoroughly. Transfer to a saucepan and add remaining stock.
Simmer soup 20 minutes or until celery is tender.
Add cream and season to taste. Serve hot or cold.