1 1/2 c. chopped celery
1/3 c. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. water
2 1/2 c. milk
Additional 1/2 c. milk
3 tbsp. flour
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. butter

Cook celery, onion, and salt in 1 cup water, covered, for 15 minutes or until tender. DO NOT DRAIN. Add 2 1/2 cups milk. In mixing bowl, blend 1/2 cup milk, flour, salt (1/2 teaspoon), and pepper. Add to celery mixture. Cook until bubbly, stirring often. Stir in butter. Top with parsley or pepper. Serves 6.