Yield: 4 Servings
Measure | Ingredient |
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2 cups | Celery, cut in 1\" pcs. |
½ cup | Stock |
4 teaspoons | Flour |
2 tablespoons | Butter |
½ cup | Light cream |
3 \N | Gratings of fresh nutmeg, + to taste; (3 to 4) |
Simmer celery in stock until just tender, about 12-15 min. Remove from heat, drain, & reserve stock (about ⅔ cup.) In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter and stir in flour, using a whisk to blend well. Cook until it bubbles. Combine the cream & stock, pour into butter & flour mixture.
Simmer until thickened, about 3 min. Add nutmeg. Put celery back into the sauce & warm it thru before serving.