*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Celery Chicken Chowder

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chowder

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      stalk         celery -- (bunch)
   1      tablespoon    butter or margarine
     1/2  cup           finely chopped onion
   1 1/2  teaspoons     curry powder
   3      cups          chicken broth
     3/4  teaspoon      salt
   1      pinch         ground white pepper
     1/2  cup           diced pared apple
     1/4  cup           flour
     3/4  cup           water
     1/4  cup           milk
   1      cup           diced cooked chicken

Trim stem end from celery. Remove leaves, tie with a string into a bundle; set aside.
 Separate stalks into ribs; thinly slice enough to make 3 cups. In large saucepan melt butter.
 Add onion and curry powder. Cook, stir until onion is transparent. Add chicken broth, salt
, white pepper and re- served celery leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer covered
, for 15 minutes. Add reserved celery slices. Simmer until barely crisp tender, about 10 minutes.
 Remove celery leaves. Add apple; simmer for 1 minute. Mix flour mixture and water; blend into
 saucepan along with milk. Cook, stir until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in chicken, heat until hot.


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