<p>Whether you don't like to buy canned soup for health reasons, have dietary restrictions, or just want to try something different, here's a basic recipe for a real food version of Homemade Cream of Celery Soup. You can even make it in advance and freeze to use later on!</p>
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons mince Garlic, Cloves
- 1/3 cups dice Onion
- 1/2 cups dice Celery
- 1/4 cups Butter
- 1/4 cups Flour, Whole Wheat
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 3/4 cups Chicken Broth/Stock
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Nutritional Information
- 1 serving = about 2 cups
- 696 Calories
- 55g Total Fat
- 33g Sat Fat
- 2g Trans Fat
- 148mg Cholesterol
- 762mg Sodium
- 42g Total Carb
- 5g Fiber
- 13g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
- 14g Protein
- 29 WW Freestyle
Make It Now Cooking Directions
These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.
- Melt butter over medium heat.
- Saute garlic, onion and celery and set aside.
- Whisk in flour. Cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add milk or milk substitute and broth. Add sauteed garlic, onion and celery.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring regularly, until it reaches desired consistency (about 10-15 minutes). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Used in recipes.
Freeze For Later Cooking Directions
These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).
Why would I want to freeze this?
- Melt butter over medium heat.
- Saute garlic, onion and celery and set aside.
- Whisk in flour. Cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add milk or milk substitute and broth. Add sauteed garlic, onion and celery.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring regularly, until it reaches desired consistency (about 10-15 minutes). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Used in recipes. But extra can be frozen in freezer bags and used in any recipe that calls for canned soup.
Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions
These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.
- Thaw: In fridge
- Use in recipes and freeze extras in pint bags.