Cream Of Celery Soup

Ingredients

• 2 c. celery, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 bay leaf
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 c. water
• 2 Tbsp. margarine
• 1/4 c. plain flour
• 1 c. instant nonfat dry milk
• 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper
• 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire

Directions

1. Combine celery, onion, bay leaf, garlic and water.
2. Cook for 15 minutes, or until celery is tender.
3. Remove bay leaf.
4. Drain; reserve liquid.
5. Set vegetables aside.
6. Add water to reserved liquid to make 2 cups.
7. Melt margarine in saucepan; stir in flour and dry milk slowly.
8. Add reserved liquid to flour mixture, stirring constantly until smooth.
9. Add salt and pepper and Worcestershire.
10. Add vegetables; put in blender.