Philathea Cook Book

A church class in Worcester, Massachusetts pooled its recipes in 1922 — and signed every one of them.

Soups

"Some like it hot, some like it cold, Some like it in the pot nine days old."

The Recipes

Tomato Soup

Half bushel ripe tomatoes, bunch of celery, 14 Bay leaves, 14 sprigs of parsley, 10 small…

Celery Soup

Two cups celery, 1 quart cold water, 2 slices onion, 4 tbsp. butter, 2 tbsp. flour, 2…

Sanitorium Corn Chowder

1 quart of potatoes cut in dices or small pieces, cover with 11/2 pints of boiling water…

Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup

Two pounds of beef from the shin, 2 carrots, one small yellow turnip, 2 onions, 4…

Baked Bean Soup

One pint baked beans, 1 quart boiling water, 1/2 can tomatoes, 1 good sized onion, cut…

Croutons

Slices stale bread, cut about 1/2 inch thick, cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Bake until golden…

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