The Epicure's Almanac or Diary of Good Living
November 26th : VEGETABLE SOUP
Scrape and cut into thin slices four carrots, peel and slice three turnips, chop up three heads of celery, and the hearts of two lettuces; slice a Spanish onion thin.
Put these, with half a pound of butter, two table spoonfuls of salt, and one of black pepper, into a stew pan, set it on a slow fire, stir well to prevent burning; and when the vegetables are nearly warmed through, pour boiling water over them till the pan is filled.
Let all boil slowly for three hours and a half, then rub it through a hair sieve; if properly cooked it should be the thickness of cream, and of a rich yellow colour.