Celery Soup

Let me introduce you to my new obsession:

CELERY SOUP

I actually happened to stumble upon this recipe a few years ago in a People magazine. I have made it here and there, but lately it is a weekly staple to my diet.
Did I mention it is also supposedly Jennifer Aniston's favorite. [But I don't take any magazine too seriously]

Recipe:

* 4 cups celery, chopped in 1-inch pieces
* 1/2 to 1 head cauliflower, cut into 2-inch pieces (or 1 potato, peeled/cut)
* 1 small onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
* 8 cups chicken broth or vegetable stock
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1 tbsp. heavy cream (optional- I usually opt out to make it healthier)


1. Put all ingredients,(except the cream) in a large stockpot.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and skim off any impurities off the top. Simmer for 20-30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
3. Mix with a hand blender [I blend it in my Ninja] and stir in cream, if desired. Return the soup to the pot and gently reheat if necessary. Taste with salt and pepper.
I have found I like it a little chunkier vs. more runny
Also, I put it in mason jars for perfect lunch servings all week. (makes 5-6 jars)

Eat within a week, or freeze.

*UPDATE: I plugged this recipe into "My Fitness Pal" and for one mason jar sized serving it has about:
75 calories
12g carbs
0g fat
6g protein
and 856g sodium
Not too shabby..