Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  5               cups  sliced celery
  3               cups  chicken broth -- defatted
  2               cups  evaporated skim milk
     1/4           cup  cornstarch
     1/2      teaspoon  dried basil

Preparation:

In a large saucepan, combine the celery and 1 cup of the broth. Bring to a boil. then reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Transfer the celery mixture to a blender or food processor. Blend or process until nearly smooth (the Celery will be in tiny pieces)In a custard cup, stir together 1/4 cup of milk and cornstarch until smooth. Then stir the cornstarch mixture into the celery mixture. Add the remaining 1 3/4 cup milk and remaining 2 cups broth. Cook and stir util thickened and bubbly. Stir in the Basil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.

Nutritional Information:

734 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (7% calories from fat); 58g Protein; 112g Carbohydrate; 18mg Cholesterol; 3404mg Sodium