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Lunch

Red tomato soup

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

LunchStovetopPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep10 min
Est. cook5 min
Est. serves4
Total15 min
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  • Skim all grease from a quart of beef stock and turn into it a can of tomatoes, or a quart of fresh tomatoes, peeled and sliced.
  • At the end of this time rub the soup through a sieve and return to the fire with a heaping teaspoonful of sugar, a tablespoonful of butter rolled in flour, a teaspoonful of onion juice, the same quantity of kitchen bouquet, and pepper and salt to taste.
  • Add a half-cupful of boiled rice, simmer five minutes and serve with squares of toasted bread.

Historical transcription

Source method

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    Skim all grease from a quart of beef stock and turn into it a can of tomatoes, or a quart of fresh tomatoes, peeled and sliced. Bring to a boil and simmer steadily for an hour. At the end of this time rub the soup through a sieve and return to the fire with a heaping teaspoonful of sugar, a tablespoonful of butter rolled in flour, a teaspoonful of onion juice, the same quantity of kitchen bouquet, and pepper and salt to taste. Add a half-cupful of boiled rice, simmer five minutes and serve with squares of toasted bread.

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