It’s time to celebrate celery with a soothing soup, and a nice potato pancake to go with itMost of the soup I make is in an effort to deal with my over-enthusiasm at the shops, a need to tidy up a vegetable rack overflowing with beetroot or leeks. A case of waste not, want not rather than to spotlight a vegetable in season. The results can be good or less so, depending on just how many turnips and swedes I am also trying to get rid of. This week, I made soup simply to celebrate a particularly fine head of celery.I carried it home with my shopping, the celery’s plume of leaves poking pertly from my bag. The soup was good, using the entire head, or at least those stalks I hadn’t torn away and munched raw the moment I arrived home. The like-it-or-loathe-it vegetable was mellowed and sweetened by sour cream and potato. Continue reading...
This article by Nigel Slater celebrates celery, an often-underappreciated vegetable. He presents two recipes: a soothing celery soup with thyme and parsley, and potato pancakes to complement it. The central idea is to showcase the delicious transformation celery undergoes when cooked, revealing its mellow sweetness and making it enjoyable even for those who typically dislike it. Slater emphasizes the soup's gentle, comforting qualities, perfect for a chilly day.
He encourages readers to reconsider their perception of celery and embrace its versatility in flavorful, satisfying dishes.
This article by Nigel Slater celebrates celery, an often-underappreciated vegetable. He presents two recipes: a soothing celery soup with thyme and parsley, and potato pancakes to complement it. The central idea is to showcase the delicious transformation celery undergoes when cooked, revealing its mellow sweetness and making it enjoyable even for those who typically dislike it. Slater emphasizes the soup's gentle, comforting qualities, perfect for a chilly day. He encourages readers to reconsider their perception of celery and embrace its versatility in flavorful, satisfying dishes.