Cream of Corn Soup

1 onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, diced (with leaves if possible)
3 tbsp oil
1 tbsp butter
1/4 c flour
4 c milk
4 c kernel corn
1/2 tsp curry powder, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Saute onion and celery in oil and butter till onion's lightly browned.
Add flour and blend thoroughly.
Add milk; stir till thickened.
Add remaining ingredients.
Mix well.
Cover and leave over very low heat till ready to serve.
Serves six.

This recipe is in Mom's hand on a card in her old recipe box.