1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 Spanish onion -- coarsely chopped

1 stalk celery -- coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons fresh ginger root -- see further

2 cloves sliced garlic -- or more

6 cups chicken stock

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 cup heavy cream

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DIRECTIONS: 1. Melt butter over low heat in a heavy-bottomed saucepan or stockpot. Add onion, celery, ginger, and garlic and cook, covered, until vegetables have wilted, about 20 minutes.

2. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.

3. Remove solids and place in a food processor or blender with chopped cilantro. Process until smooth, gradually adding heavy cream.

4. Return puree to soup and cook, uncovered, over very low heat for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Be very careful not to let it boil.