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

by Maria Parloa

1/2 pint of peas.

2 quarts of water.

4 tablespoonfuls of minced onion.

1 tablespoonful of minced carrot.

1 tablespoonful of minced celery.

2 tablespoonfuls of drippings or butter.

1 ounce of ham, or a ham bone.

1/2 pound of cold roast or broiled meat.

1 tablespoonful of flour.

1/4 teaspoonful of pepper.