*Note: Less stock may be used, depending upon how thick you want the soup.
Place potatoes, celery, stock & salt in a large pot & bring to a boil. Cover & simmer for 15 minutes or unitl vegetables are soft. Puree & return to pot.
Heat oil & fry the onions & minced celery for 8 to 10 minutes, unitl they are just tender. Add to puree.
Stir in remaining ingredients, using enough stock to make the required consistency according to taste. Check seasonings & heat carefully.