Miss Parloa's Young Housekeeper / Designed Especially to Aid Beginners; Economical Receipts for Those Who Are Cooking for Two or Three

by Maria Parloa

2 quarts of water.

2 tablespoonfuls of minced onion.

1 tablespoonful of minced carrot.

1 tablespoonful of minced celery.

1/2 pint of potatoes, chopped fine.

1/2 gill of barley.

1 clove.

2 tablespoonfuls of butter.

1 tablespoonful of flour.

1/6 teaspoonful of pepper.