Country Mushroom Soup

My family loves this. From taste of home.

In a 2-quart saucepan , melt butter.

Stir in flour until smooth.

Gradually stir in broth until smooth.

Add salt , pepper and bay leaves.

Simmer , uncovered , for 15 minutes , stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile , in another saucepan , saute the celery and onion in oil until tender.

Add mushrooms , cook and stir until tender.

Add to broth mixture.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat.

Simmer , uncovered for 15 minutes , stirring occasionally.

Add cream , heat through.

Discard bay leaves.

butter, all-purpose flour, chicken broth, salt, pepper, bay leaf, celery, onion, cooking oil, fresh mushrooms, half-and-half cream