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Onion cream soup

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

DessertStovetopPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep15 min
Est. cook25 min
Est. serves6
Total40 min
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  • Into a quart of mutton stock slice six large onions and simmer for an hour.
  • Rub through a colander, return to the fire, and thicken with two tablespoonfuls of flour, rubbed to a paste with two of butter.
  • Bring a half pint of milk to the boiling point and stir it into the soup.
  • Season with salt, white pepper and a tablespoonful of minced parsley.

Historical transcription

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    Into a quart of mutton stock slice six large onions and simmer for an hour. Rub through a colander, return to the fire, and thicken with two tablespoonfuls of flour, rubbed to a paste with two of butter. Bring a half pint of milk to the boiling point and stir it into the soup. Season with salt, white pepper and a tablespoonful of minced parsley.

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