MILK SOUP WITH BROWN FLOUR.
Brown some flour according to directions. Dissolve with warm water and stir into boiling milk or half milk and half water. Let boil a few minutes. Flavor.
MILK SOUP WITH WHITE FLOUR.
Prepare as above. Use plain or mixed flour. Add the yolk of an egg and a piece of butter, if desired.
Water Soups and Gruels.
WATER SOUP. No. 1.
Melt a tablespoonful of butter or oil, mix with 1 tablespoonful of white or mixed flour over the fire. Then add gradually a pint or less of boiling salted water while stirring. Boil a few minutes. Serve.
WATER SOUP. No. 2.
Prepare as above. Add a grated carrot or half of an apple and boil for about 10 minutes. Add 2 to 3 ounces of rich hot milk before serving.