Drain and rinse peas, reserving one-third cup; put remainder in cold water with seasonings, and simmer one-half hour; rub through sieve and add stock. Bind with butter and corn-starch cooked together; boil five minutes. Add milk and reserved peas.

Imperial Soup

4 cups White Stock III

2 cups stale bread crumbs

2 stalks celery, broken in pieces

2 slices carrot, cut in cubes

1 small onion

3 tablespoons butter

Sprig of parsley

2 cloves