Celery & Apricot Soup

• 1 lb celery
• 4 ounces onions
• 4 ounces dried apricots
• 1 12 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 12 pints vegetable stock
• 12 teaspoon salt
• pepper

1. Trim the celery, wash and thinly slice.
2. Peel and finely chop the onion.
3. Finely chop the apricots.
4. Heat oil.
5. Add celery and onion, cover and saute, without browning, for 10 minutes.
6. Shake the pan occasionally to prevent sticking.
7. Add apricots, stock and seasonings.
8. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
9. Allow to cool slightly before blending in a blender.
10. Return to a pan and reheat.
11. Serve hot.

celery, onions, apricots, vegetable oil, vegetable stock, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/celery-apricot-soup-40888 (may not work)