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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
9 heads of celery, 1 teaspoonful of salt, nutmeg to taste, 1 lump of sugar, 1/2 pint of strong stock, a pint of cream, and 2 quarts of boiling water.
👨🍳 Method
Cut the celery into small pieces; throw it into the water, seasoned with the nutmeg, salt, and sugar. Boil it till sufficiently tender; pass it through a sieve, add the stock, and simmer it for half an hour. Now put in the cream, bring it to the boiling point, and serve immediately.
📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.
⭐ Reader Reviews
Honest opinions from readers who have explored this book.
I tried Mrs. Beeton's Celery Soup and found it to be a delightful exercise in the subtle balance of flavors that has always delighted me. The key to this soup, surprisingly, was the hint of nutmeg and the delicate sweetness from a teaspoon of sugar. These elements melded beautifully with the celery, transforming a simple vegetable into something almost luxurious. It's a dish that modern weeknight cooks might find a bit of a challenge, but it's well worth the effort for those who enjoy the satisfaction of mastering classical techniques. For comfort-seekers, this soup offers a warm, soothing broth that is both comforting and invigorating, making it a perfect addition to a chilly evening.
