Hasty Soup Recipe

• 1 pound of lean beef, mutton, or veal
• Small turnip
• Small carrot
• Half an ounce of celery
• The white part of a medium-sized leek or a very small onion
• 3 pints of cold water

1. Mince together the meat, turnip, carrot, celery, and leek.
2. Put into a deep saucepan with 3 pints of cold water.
3. When the soup boils, take off the scum and season with salt and pepper.
4. It can be served with or without straining, and should be cooked only about half an hour.
5. A little ketchup can be added for additional flavor.

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