>Couldn't say. Maybe, if the stems are green. Of course the stems are green. I used green wax!!!!!! Thanks anyweigh. I am posting a recipe that I put on another mailing list a while ago to say thank you for your help. It's from one of my favorite restaurants in Maine. Laura MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMm Recipe By Chef Rich Lemoine, Salt Marsh Tavern, Kennebunkport, ME Ingredients: 1/2 pound butter 3/4 cup flour 1/2 bunch celery -- coarsely chopped 2 large onions -- coarsely chopped 2 cups mild green chilies -- diced 6 cloves garlic -- crushed 1 gallon chicken stock (preferably homemade) -- heated 2 cups grilled chicken -- cubed Plenty of the following seasonings: ground cumin, salt, pepper, white pepper oregano, chopped parsley Cilantro Cream 3/4 cup sour cream 1 bunch cilantro 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin scallions -- chopped Preparation: In a large stockpot, saute all vegetables in the butter for about 10 minutes or until wilted. Add flour to make a roux, then add hot chicken stock and remaining ingredients. Simmer for 10 minutes. For cilantro cream: Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Put cream in a squeeze bottle or a baggie with one corner snipped off. Put soup in individual serving bowls. Garnish with cilantro cream and chopped scallions. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com