Stewed Celery in Cream

* Exported from MasterCook *

Stewed Celery in Cream

Recipe By : Yankee, 11/95
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups celery, cut in 1" pcs.
1/2 cup stock
4 teaspoons flour
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup light cream
3 -4 gratings of fresh nutmeg, + to taste

Simmer celery in stock until just tender, about 12-15 min. Remove from
heat, drain, & reserve stock (about 2/3 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.

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