Celery Almond Soup

Description
Serves 4 person.

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup chopped celery
 * 1/4 cup carrots, peeled and diced
 * 1/4 cup chopped onions
 * 1/4 shaved almonds, toasted
 * 2 cups chicken broth
 * 1/4 cup roux (paste of melted butter and flour for thickening)
 * 1/8 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

 * 1) In saucepan, saute vegetables in oil until wilted.
 * 2) Add flour and cook for two minutes.
 * 3) Add chicken broth, bring to boil and then simmer vegetables until tender, about 15 minutes.
 * 4) Whisk in roux until soup thickens.
 * 5) Add almonds, reserving a few for garnish.
 * 6) Serve at once.