those that are eating it; but if too large a proportion of them is
put in by the cook, there is then no remedy, and the soup may by
some be found uneatable.

Many persons prefer boiling all the vegetables in the soup on the
first day, thinking that they improve its flavour. This may be
done in common soup that is not to be strained, but is
inadmissible if you wish it to be very bright and clear. Also,
unless you have a garden and a profusion of vegetables of your
own, it is somewhat extravagant, as when strained out they are of
no further use, and are therefore wasted.


MUTTON SOUP.

Cut off the shoulder part of a fore quarter of mutton, and having
cut all the meat from the bone, put it into a soup pot with two
quarts of water. As soon as it boils, skim it well, and then
slacken the fire and simmer the meat for an hour and a half. Then
take the remainder of the mutton, and put it whole into the soup-pot
with sufficient boiling water to cover it well, and salt it to
your taste. Skim it the moment the fresh piece of meat begins to
boil, and about every quarter of an hour afterwards. It should
boil slowly five hours. Prepare half a dozen turnips, four
carrots, and three onions, (all cut up, but not small,) and put
them in about an hour and a half before dinner. [Footnote: The
carrots should be put in early, as they require a long time to
boil; if full grown, at least three hours.] You may also put in
some small dumplings. Add some chopped parsley.