Growing up, my grandmother's garden parties were legendary in our small town, but it wasn't just her perfectly manicured ...

Now wash all the pieces and dry them on kitchen paper. Next heat one tablespoon of the oil in a frying pan, then lightly brown the celery and shallots, keeping them on the move so they brown evenly.

Heat the oil in a saucepan and cook the garlic, onion and celery over a low heat for five minutes, until softened. Add the chicken stock and simmer for 10-12 minutes. Transfer the soup to a ...

Add the onion, carrot, celery, oil, bay leaves, salt, and season with pepper. Add the water (no need to stir), cover, and cook until the peas are soft, 5 to 6 hours on high or 8 to 10 hours on low.