A committee of ladies collected the receipts; the editor of the Manual of Domestic Economy arranged them — British cookery and household management, c.1864.

Winter Peas Soup

2 pages in this part of The British Cookery Book.

Winter Peas Soup (Turnips cut into small dice)

turnips cut into small dice till tender, seasoning it with salt and pepper. Before serving, rub down half a spoonful of flour with half a…

Winter Peas Soup (Slice four carrots four onions)

259. Slice four carrots, four onions, three turnips, some outside stalks of celery, and brown them in a buttered stewpan. Stew them for…

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