Show DELICIOUS SOUPS IN FAVOR FOR WINTER many are so hearty they form chief dish prepared by th the united states stated department of agrico agriculture it ure black bean soup split pea soup cream of bean or pea soup and puree of ili beans and tomatoes are delicious inexpensive and easy to make many it A these soups are so hearty that they can form the chief dish of a meal say food specialists of the united states department of agriculture soak and cook a pint of peas or beans as usual but take more water about two quarts and cook until very ery soft then put them through a sieve these mashed beans and peas are ready to ve be made into all kinds of soups by adding the various seasonings nater and milk or stock enough to make two quarts these soups should all have a little flour added to them as a binder to prevent tile the thick part from settling to the bottom mix thoroughly ano tablespoonfuls fat with two tablespoonfuls tablespoon flour add a little of the hot soup and stir until it is smooth then add to the remaining soup stirring to prevent lumping and cook for about ten tea minutes black bean soup or split pea soup to the pulp from one pint of beans or peas add enough water or stock to make two quarts thicken with flour as directed season with salt and pepper the juice of a lemon and one half teaspoonful of mustard adds to the flavor puree of porridge of beans and tomatoes instead of milk tomatoes may be used add a cupful of canned tomatoes or three medium sized tomatoes which have been cooked for ten minutes and put through a sieve it if the porridge Is too thick add water or stock season and add the flour as directed bean or pea soup with meat the peas or beans are soaked as usual and cooked with the meat in four quarts of water instead of in two quarts use a soup or ham bone or one halt half pound of salt pork ci or any sillo smoked ked meat and cook until the beans are soft remove the meat and put the soup through a sieve season and I 1 thicken the cooked meat cut in small pieces may be added to the soup soul an onion several stalks of celery or soup herbs are good with the soup |