Mrs Beetons Soups Revisited
Potato Soup
2.25lt (4 pints) Medium Stock
1.8kg (4lb) Mealy Potatoes, boiled or steamed very dry
Salt and Pepper, to taste
When the potatoes are boiled, mash smoothly, so no lumps remain.
Gradually add to the boiling stock.
Pass through a sieve.
Season and simmer for 5 minutes.
Skim well and serve with fried bread.
Time: ½ hour.
Sufficient for 8 persons.
Seasonable from September to March.
POTATO SOUP
145. INGREDIENTS - 4 lbs. of mealy potatoes, boiled or steamed very dry, pepper and salt to taste, 2 quarts of stock No. 105.
Mode - When the potatoes are boiled, mash them smoothly, that no lumps remain, and gradually put them to the boiling stock; pass it through a sieve, season, and simmer for 5 minutes. Skim well, and serve with fried bread.
Time - 1/2 hour.
Average cost, 10d. per quart.
Seasonable from September to March.
Sufficient for 8 persons.
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