Creamy Celery Soup

1/4 cup butter or olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups very finely chopped celery
1 large clove minced garlic
1/3 c. white whole wheat flour
1.5 c. vegetable broth
1.5 c. whole milk (or whole fat coconut milk)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp black pepper

Sauté onion in butter or oil until translucent. Add celery and sauté for another 5-10 minutes. Add flour, cook for one minute. Add milk and spices, bring to a boil and then simmer for 20 minutes. Use a hand blender right in the pot to make the soup creamy.