Post by chief_cook2 on Sept 10, 2003 7:47:02 GMT -6
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
8 celery ribs, chopped
2 tart apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 tablespoon tarragon, minced
1 1/2 quarts vegetable broth
1 cup Apple Juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Heat oil in a large heavy stockpot over medium heat;
add onion, garlic, celery, apple and tarragon. Cook
for about 15 minutes, or until the celery wilts. Add
broth and apple juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat
and cook for about 40 minutes or until the apple is
tender. Stir in chopped parsley.
In a blender or food processor, puree mixture in
batches until very smooth. Return to saucepan and
season to taste with salt and pepper (optional). Heat
thoroughly.