Selinka Soup
Step 1: Clean celeriac root and dice it; fry in olive oil and scald with boiling water.
Step 2: Shop celeriac leaves.
Step 3: Boil all above ingredients and add one or two spoons of flour. Cook until celeriac is soft.
Step 4: Season with chopped onion, garlic and breadcrumbs fried on butter.
Source: Janez Bogataj (2007): “Taste Slovenia”, National Geographic
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Šelinka Soup
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Ingredients
- 1 bigger celeriac root
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- piece dried pork (or sausage, prosciutto ham or pancetta)
- 1-2 potatoes, diced
- 1 clove garlic
- parsley leaves
- salt
- 1-2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- butter, onion, garlic and breadcrumbs to season