Cream of Brie Soup

The Frugal Gourmet Cooks with Wine – Jeff Smith. Copyright 1986

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup yellow onion, peeled and chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  thinly sliced celery
• 4  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 2  cups milk
• 2  cups chicken broth
• 3⁄4 lb  brie cheese, cubed
•  salt and pepper
•  chopped chives (to garnish)

Directions

1. In a 3 quart kettle, sauté the onion and celery in the butter until limp.
2. Stir in the flour. Remove from the heat.
3. Stir in the mil and chicken broth using a whisk to mix well.
4. Return to the heat and simmer, stirring constantly until the soup thickens. Ad the cheese and stir until melted.
5. Run this through a food processor or blender until smooth. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper and serve hot.