Creamy Celery And Garlic Soup

• 1/2 Tbsp. oil
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 small head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
• 5 celery ribs (without leaves)
• 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
• 2 1/2 c. water, divided
• 2 tsp. low sodium instant chicken bouillon granules
• 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

1. Combine oil and green onion in a microwaveproof 2-quart casserole dish.
2. Microwave, uncovered, on High for 2 minutes, or until soft.
3. Add garlic, celery, potato, 1/2 cup water, bouillon granules and parsley flakes.
4. Cover and microwave on High for 8 minutes or until vegetables are soft, stirring once.
5. Place in processor or blender with pepper and salt.
6. Cover and microwave on High for 1 to 2 minutes, until heated through.
7. Add grated cheese, if desired.
8. Serves 6.

oil, green onions, garlic, celery, potato, water, parsley flakes, pepper, salt, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=308730 (may not work)