Mushroom And Kidney Soup

MUSHROOM AND KIDNEY SOUP

1 Preparation Time :

Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1 Ox kidney

2 qt Stock

1 oz Flour

1 oz Dripping

1 lg Onion

1 t Salt

1 t Mustard

1 t Sugar

1 tb Rice

A sprinkle of pepper

1/2 lb Mushrooms

Soak the kndney in warm salted water for 30 mins.

Wash the mushrooms, peel and cut into pieces, chop the

stalks finely. Cut the kidney into small pieces,

removing the hard core and fat. Peel and chop the

onion. Heat the fat in a big saucepan and fry the

onion and kidney and mushrooms for five mins, turning

to cook evenly. Push to one side and stir in the

flour and seasonings, then stir in half the stock and stir until it boils.

Cover and simmer gently for 3/4 hour, then add the

well washed rice and remainder of stock. Continue to

simmer gently for 12-15 mins more or until rice is

tender. Skim if necessary and serve.

Taken from: Early Settlers Household Lore. Sovereign

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