Celery & apricot soup

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsCelery
4ouncesOnion
4ouncesDried apricots
teaspoonVegetable oil
pintVegetable stock
½teaspoonSalt
Pepper, to taste

Directions

Trim the celry, wash & thinly slice. Peel & finely chop the onion.

Finely chop the apricots.

Heat oil. Add celery & onion, cover & saute, without browning, for 10 minutes. Shake the pan occasionally to prevent sticking.

Add apricots, stock & seasonings. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer for 45 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before blending in a blender.

Return to a pan & reheat. Serve hot.

Elizabeth Brand, "Vegetables"

Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 12-23-94