Note.—Remember that all measurements are level or even with the top. To divide a spoonful, cut it through the middle lengthwise, for a half; and across that, for one-quarter of a spoonful.
No. 8.—Potato Soup.
Place on the table:
| 3 freshly boiled potatoes |
| 1 onion |
| butter |
| parsley |
| flour dredger |
| pepper |
| salt |
| 1 pint milk (2 cups) |
1. Put the milk in the upper part of a double boiler, half filling the under part with boiling water.
2. Throw in 2 slices of onion, and put double boiler on the stove for 10 minutes.
3. Mash potatoes and add to the hot milk.
4. Add 1 teaspoon salt and a dash of pepper.