Cream of Jerusalem Artichoke and Celery Soup

• 2 pounds Jerusalem artichokes (sunchokes), peeled, sliced, and reserved in a bowl of cold water
• 6 cups sliced celery plus celery leaves for garnish
• 2 cups water
• 1 quart (4 cups) chicken broth
• 2/3 cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon English-style dry mustard
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1. In a stainless steel or enameled kettle combine the Jerusalem artichokes, drained, the sliced celery, the water, the broth, the wine, and the mustard and simmer the mixture, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
2. In a blender puree the mixture in batches, transferring it as it is pureed to a bowl, pour the puree into the kettle, cleaned, and stir in the half-and-half, the nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Heat the soup over moderate heat, stirring, until it barely reaches a boil, ladle it into heated bowls, and garnish each serving, with a celery leaf.

artichokes, celery, water, chicken broth, white wine, mustard, nutmeg

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cream-of-jerusalem-artichoke-and-celery-soup-13341 (may not work)