HEARTY CELERY SOUP (DUPREE)

      Title: HEARTY CELERY SOUP (DUPREE)
  Categories: Dupree, Soup
       Yield: 8 Servings
  
  
        12 sl bacon
         2    onions -- sliced
         3 c  chopped celery
         2    garlic cloves -- chopped
         5 c  chicken broth
         3 c  milk
         1 ts celery seeds
     1 1/2 TB fresh thyme -- chopped
   :          Salt
   :          Freshly-ground black pepper
         1 c  grated cheddar cheese
         1 c  celery leaves -- coarsely
   :          chopped
   
   For the bacon - selecta thick-sliced country-style peppered bacon. In
   a large skillet fry the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels,
   crumble into small pieces, and set aside. Pour off all but about 4
   tablespoons of the bacon drippings. Add the onion, celery and garlic
   and saute until the onions begin to turn a golden brown, about 10
   minutes. In a large stockpot, bring the chicken stock to the boil and
   then add the sauteed vegetables. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes,
   or until tender. Strain the vegetable solids, reserving the broth,
   and puree them in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return
   the pureed mixture to the broth and add the milk, celery seeds and
   thyme. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook 5
   minutes longer. Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper to taste.
   Serve sprinkled with the reserved bacon, cheese and celery leaves.
   
   Yields 8 servings
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