Cream Of Celery Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 onion, chopped
1 -2 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon oil
4 cups broth
2 medium potatoes, diced
1/2 bunch celery, diced
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 head cabbage, chopped (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 dash pepper, to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley or 1/4 cup celery leaves
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 cups whole milk or 2 cups more broth

Preparation

In a large heavy pot over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in oil until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the broth and bring to a boil.
Add the potatoes, celery, and celery seed, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the potatoes are completely softened.
If using cabbage, add it now and cook for 5 additional minutes.
Transfer half of the soup mixture to a blender or food processor, and whir until pureed.
Pour puree back into the pot and add the salt, pepper, parsley or celery leaves, paprika, and milk and simmer for 5 minutes.
Note: also good with a couple of tablespoons chopped basil added, and with Parmesan shavings as garnish.