1 pint of water.
1 level teaspoonful of salt.
1/5 teaspoonful of pepper.
1/2 teaspoonful of mustard.
Put all the ingredients into a stewpan and simmer for half an hour, with the stewpan covered; then rub the mixture through a coarse sieve and return to the fire. Simmer for ten minutes, and serve with toasted crackers or bread.
Lima Bean Soup.
1/2 pint of beans.
1/2 pint of milk.
2 quarts of water.
3 tablespoonfuls of minced onion.