Cheese and Celery Bisque | The Single Gourmand

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 large stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth
• bouqut garni (thyme, parsley stems, and bay leaf)
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup cheddar cheese
• salt & pepper, to taste
• freshly grated nutmeg and chopped chives for garnish