Celery Bisque with Stilton Toasts

Name: Celery Bisque with Stilton Toasts
Yield: Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 4 cups sliced celery (about 8 stalks); 1 1/2 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only; from 2 medium); 3/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, diced; 4 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth; 1/3 cup plus additional crème fraîche; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Chopped fresh parsley (optional); 1/2 cup (packed) crumbled Stilton cheese (about 2 ounces); 2 tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream; 8 1/4 inches -thick long diagonal slices French baguette; Olive oil; Chopped fresh Italian parsley

By Betty RosbottomPhotography by Pornchai Mittongtare

November 7, 2004

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