Granny smith apple-onion soup with celery roo

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       Title: GRANNY SMITH APPLE-ONION SOUP WITH CELERY ROO
  Categories: Soups
       Yield: 10 Servings
  
       2 md Onions, coarsely chopped
       2 lg Red potatoes, diced (skin
            -optional)
       3    Granny Smith apples, peeled,
            -cored and chopped
       1 md Celery root, peeled and
            -diced
       2 tb Vegetable oil
       1 ga Chicken stock
            Salt and pepper
            Chopped chives for garnish
            - (optional)
  
   In a large pot, saute onions, potatoes, apples, and
   celery root in the oil. When the onions are soft, add
   the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then lower to a
   simmer and cook for about 40 minutes, until all the
   vegetables are very soft. Force through a sieve for
   puree in a blender. Return to pot and reheat. Add salt
   and pepper to taste. Serve garnished with chopped
   chives if desired.
   
   Serves 10
   
   From the cookbook "Apples" by Robert Berkley
   
   AR/93
  
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