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Puree of String Beans

(Italy.) Pick and string and cut up 1 pint of beans, parboil, and strain them, and add 1 pint white stock and 2 ounces butter mixed with 2 ounces flour. Cook 20 minutes, season, and press through a sieve. Add 1 cup of hot cream or rich milk and serve.

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