Celery Soup (Australia) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups sliced celery
3 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
5 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons milk
3 cups milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Preparation

Simmer celery and stock until celery is tender.
Add celery salt and nutmeg.
Make a paste of flour with 2 tablespoonfuls milk; add to celery, stirring carefully.
Add 3 cups milk and heat.
DO NOT BOIL.
Add cheese and serve hot.