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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[–] [S] 3 points 10 months ago

Yep. If you've ever tried Old Bay seasoning, it's the dominant flavor in that. Apologies to the state of Maryland, but I find it foul.

Of course you could also just bite into a stalk, you'll taste it.

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