Cream Of Celery Soup

1 c Celery, diced

3 tb Flour

1 tb Onion, minced

Salt and pepper 1 c Boiling water

2 1/2 c Milk, scalded

3 tb Butter or marg, melted

Combine celery and water. Cover. Simmer until celery is tender. Brown onion in butter or margarine. Add flour. Mix until smooth. Add milk slowly, stirring constantly. Cook over hot water until smooth and thick. Add celery and the water in which it was cooked. Season to taste. Heat thoroughly. From The Household Searchlight Recipe Book - 1935