Luscious Parsnip Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. butter
1 lb. parsnips, peeled
1 c. chopped celery
3 Tbsp. flour
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1/8 tsp. white pepper
4 c. chicken broth
salt to taste
Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

In large, heavy saucepan, melt butter, then stir in parsnips and celery.
Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring several times.
Place cooked vegetables in a blender with the flour, parsley and white pepper.
Add 3 cups of broth and blend at high speed.
Return to saucepan and whisk in remaining broth.
Simmer over low heat a few more minutes.
Salt to taste. At serving time, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.