We imagine that a little anxiety and worry are an indication of how really wise we are; it is much more an indication of how really wicked we are. Fretting springs from a determination to get our own way. Our Lord never worried and He was never anxious, because He was not “out” to realize His own ideas; He was “out” to realize God’s ideas. Fretting is wicked if you are a child of God. Have you been bolstering up that stupid soul of yours with the idea that your circumstances are too much for God? Put all “supposing” on one side and dwell in the shadow of the Almighty. Deliberately tell God that you will not fret about that thing. All our fret and worry is caused by calculating without God.

Oswald Chambers

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Cooking liv, Import	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	lb	Celery root (sometimes called celeriac)
2	lg	Shallots
1		Celery rib
1 1/2	tb	Butter
2 1/2	c	Water
2	ts	Fresh lemon juice; or to taste
2	sl	Dark brown bread; crusts removed
2	tb	Olive oil
1/4	c	Chilled heavy cream if desired

INSTRUCTIONS

GARNISH
With a sharp knife peel celery root and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Thinly
slice shallots and chop celery ribs.
In heavy saucepan cook vegetables in butter with salt and pepper to taste
over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden, about 6 minutes. Add
water and boil, uncovered, until celery root is very tender, about 15
minutes.
In a blender puree mixture in batches (use caution when blending hot
liquids) until smooth, transferring to a large saucepan. Stir in lemon
juice and, if necessary, more water to reach desired consistency. Season
soup with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
Cut bread into cubes, or if available, use a cookie cutter to create
different shapes. Heat oil in a small saute pan. Fry up croutons until
golden and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
In a bowl whisk cream just until stiff peaks form.
Serve bisque topped with croutons and a dollop of whipped cream.
Yield: 3 cups
Recipe by: Cooking Live Show #CL8996
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #904 by "Angele and Jon Freeman"
<jfreeman@comteck.com> on Nov 12, 1997

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