Roasted Celery Soup

Ingredients

• 8 large celery stalks cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1/2 bulb fresh fennel cut into 2 inch chunks
• 2 large whole garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 medium redskin potatoes, peeled and cut into a 1 1/2 inch dice
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup light cream or half and half
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• salt and pepper for re seasoning if needed
• celery leaves and fennel fronds for a little garnish