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Browned potato soup archival citation card

Lunch

Browned potato soup

A page-cited historical lunch recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

LunchSkilletStovetopPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep15 min
Est. cook25 min
Est. serves4
Total40 min
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  • Peel and cut into quarters twelve potatoes, put three tablespoonfuls of beef dripping in a soup pot and fry in it the potatoes and a sliced onion.
  • When brown, add two quarts of water and simmer until the potatoes are soft and broken.
  • Rub through a colander, return the purée to the pot, thicken with two tablespoonfuls of browned flour rubbed to a paste with a great spoonful of butter, stir until smooth, add a tablespoonful of chopped parsley, salt and pepper to taste and serve.

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    Peel and cut into quarters twelve potatoes, put three tablespoonfuls of beef dripping in a soup pot and fry in it the potatoes and a sliced onion. When brown, add two quarts of water and simmer until the potatoes are soft and broken. Rub through a colander, return the purée to the pot, thicken with two tablespoonfuls of browned flour rubbed to a paste with a great spoonful of butter, stir until smooth, add a tablespoonful of chopped parsley, salt and pepper to taste and serve.

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