It's winter so I find myself eating more soups and stews. They can be so good on a cold day.

But IMO celery tastes horrible and only subtracts from the flavor of soup by covering up other flavors. Why is it such a common ingredient? Do people actually like enjoy or is it serving some other purpose?

(Yes I avoid it in other foods too. Not to go off topic but water chestnuts are a fantastic substitute if you like the crunch. Try them instead of celery next time you make stuffing.)

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[–] 9 points 10 months ago (7 children)

This post has nothing to do with texture. OP is complaining about the flavor of celery.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 10 months ago (3 children)

    Thanks. I think my side note about water chestnuts is throwing people off? Maybe I shouldn't have mentioned that.

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  • [–] 6 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    Water chestnuts are delicious though...so crunchy too

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