Show MEW f 1 T A U I 1 g A ia vo 4 X jjr invitation to dinner tasty onion soup see recipes below lets serve soup something hot something to warm up the system and something to stir the appetite into a action so it can enjoy the meal itself this is soup good companion to a dinner on cool nights or main dish for a luncheon this is the reputation soup has acquired so so give a lift to your meals and get the appetites off to a brisk start these savory soup recipes will help you onion soup serves 4 to 6 2 slices bacon cubed 4 sweet spanish onions 2 tablespoons flour I 1 quart milk salt and pepper stale bread grated american cheese fry cubed bacon slowly over low heat stirring constantly until fat is extracted lift out crisp bacon bits and set aside place thinly sliced onions in pan with some of bacon fat and saute until clear and tender sprinkle flour over onions blend add milk and crisp bacon stir constantly over direct heat or cook in double boiler until soup thickens slightly season with salt and pepper serve in soup plates with croutons made by toasting stale bread in oven sprinkle grated cheese over bread just before serving flavors the important thing in soup and know just to what extent when you try split pea soup serves 6 to 8 I 1 cup dried split peas 2 quarts cold water ham bone with a little meat on it vt small onion salt and pepper soak peas overnight drain and cover with the cold water heat to boiling point add onion onion and ham bone simmer 2 to 3 hours or until tender remove ham bone and season serve with crisp toast it if youre having a rather heavy meal and are considering omitting the soup dont forego the pleasure of having a light clear soup because its just the thing tor for heartier meals heres a soup that can be made in advance and heated just before serving its excellent lavor flavor is inspired by a careful combination of seasonings clear tomato soup serves 6 to 8 I 1 quart brown soup stock ican 1 can tomatoes Vs teaspoon peppercorns 1 small 3 cloves 3 sprigs thyme 4 tablespoons butter 2 sprigs parsley ya cup each onion carrot celery ya cup raw ham diced dicea salt and pepper cook onion carrot celery and ham in in butter 5 minutes add tomatoes peppercorns bayleaf bay leaf cloves thyme and parsley cover and cook slowly 1 hour strain carefully add hot stock and season with this weeks menu onion soup meat loaf baked potatoes julienne Julip sine beets cloverleaf Clover leat rolls butter and jam orange pineapple salad chocolate peppermint tarts coffee te tea a milk recipe given I 1 salt and pepper chicken bouillon serves 8 3 to 4 pound stewing chicken 2 chicken feet ato 3 to 4 quarts boiling water 3 stalks celery or vi 14 cup diced dicea celery root conion 1 onion sliced salt and pepper nutmeg clean chicken and cut into small pieces scald chicken feet skin and remove nails pour boiling water over chicken feet celery and onion cover and simmer about 3 hours remove chicken strain stock and season the chicken may be used creamed in casseroles or wherever cut cooked chicken is called for lentil soup has long been among the high rank ing favorites because it has substance such agthe as the i lentils themselves meat or even sausage its excellent served as a main dish especially for sunday night suppers lentil soup serves 6 to 8 2 cups lentils 3 quarts cold water 2 pounds brisket of beef or ham bone I 1 stalk celery diced dicea 2 onions cubed 2 tablespoons fat 2 tablespoons hour flour salt and pepper pick over len lentils lils wash and soak overnight in cold water drain cover with cold water and cook with the meat for 1 hours add celery and onion and cook for 2 hours houri blend melted fat and flour season then add 1 vz cups stock and cook until thick add rest of stock and serve with a slice of rye bread sprinkled with cheese and toasted until the cheese is melted lentil soup is good also with smoked sausage stige or frankfurters in place of the meat listed above another good soup that makes a meal in itself is this deep sea oysters are especially flavorful for this oyster bisque serves 6 I 1 pint oysters 1 cups water salt and pepper 2 cups milk cup dry bread crumbs 1 tablespoon butter I 1 tablespoon flour 1 onion chopped fine 1 stalk celery chopped fins fine 1 sprig parsley chopped fine cook oysters in their own water and liquor until they curl add on ion celery parsley and simmer gently for 20 minutes scald milk add bread crumbs and cook for 15 minutes in double boiler put mixture through a sieve melt butter blend in flour and seasonings add milk and crumb mixture rub oysters through a sieve and add to milk mixture serve with soda crackers quick soups may be concocted from cans here are some combinations guaranteed to please I 1 can tomato soup I 1 can pea soup ican 1 can tomato soup I 1 can chicken soup acan 1 can chicken soup I 1 can celery soup ican I 1 can consomme 1 can tomato juice ican 1 can chicken sump 1 can mushroom soup 1 cau can tomato soup 1 can asparagus soup I 1 can mushroom soup 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