Cook the celery as directed in No. 1. Add 2 teaspoonfuls of corn starch with water, and 3 ounces of hot cream.
STRING BEAN SOUP.
Select young, tender string beans, wash, trim and shred fine or break into one-half inch pieces. Cook in a very little water. Finish like Cream of Celery Soup, with or without lemon, egg or cream.
Add plenty of chopped parsley just before removing from the fire. This soup is very purifying to the liver and intestines, but should not be given to fever patients.
CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP.
Prepare the same as Cream of Celery Soup. The use of lemon is important for people who suffer with gas and flatulent dyspepsia.
SPINACH SOUP.
Prepare from spinach water, with butter and flour. When done, add a few tablespoonfuls of finely chopped spinach. Flavor with grated onion and lemon.
TOMATO SOUP.
Strain a can of tomatoes, and heat. Add an equal amount of boiling water or soup stock. Heat some oil, butter or fat; add flour, boil a few seconds; then add the tomato juice gradually and a little salt. Boil 3 to 5 minutes, then serve. It must be of the consistency of gravy. Raw cucumbers and celery are a good addition.