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HOW  WE  COOK  IN  TENNESSEE
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HOW WE COOK IN TENNESSEE

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

884
Calories
24g
Protein
27g
Fat
138g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 13 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Mace not in our table 0
Soup not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • one quart of fresh tomatoes
  • one quart of boiling water
  • one tablespoonful of butter
  • one quart of tomatoes
  • one quart of milk
  • two tablespoons of flour
  • one quart can of tomatoes
  • one quart new milk
  • one tablespoonful flour
  • one spoonful of whipped cream to each bowl
  • a pint of water
  • a slice of onion
  • a teaspoonful of salt
  • a saltspoonful of pepper
  • a saltspoonful of mace in a sauce- pan over the fire
  • a pinch of soda
  • a large tablespoon of butter
  • 5 clear tomato soup
  • two onions
  • two level tablespoonfuls of butter rubbed to a paste
  • four level tablespoonfuls of flour
  • one-half dozen stalks of celery
  • salt
  • pepper

Directions

1

Clear Tomato Soup. — One can of tomatoes or one quart of fresh tomatoes, one quart of boiling water, two onions; boil one hour; rub one tablespoonful of butter and two of flour to- gether and stir in just before taking from the fire. Add salt and pepper to taste. Strain and serve. — Tested by Mrs. P. R. Bray.

2

To Make Clear Tomato Soup. — Put one can of tomatoes, a pint of water, a slice of onion, a bay leaf, a teaspoonful of salt, a saltspoonful of pepper and a saltspoonful of mace in a sauce- pan over the fire. Cook for fifteen minutes and add two level tablespoonfuls of butter rubbed to a paste with four level tablespoonfuls of flour. Stir until boiling; strain through a sieve, reheat and serve with croutons. To make croutons, but- ter slices of bread and cut them into dice. Put these in a pan in the oven; watch them carefully until they are a golden brown.

3

Tomato Bisque. — One quart of tomatoes, one quart of milk; cook the tomatoes some; run through a sifter; put back on stove ; add a pinch of soda ; salt and pepper to taste, and pour up into the tureen. In a sauce pan put a large tablespoon of butter; when melted add two tablespoons of flour and beat smooth ; add quart of milk and one-half dozen stalks of celery ; cut in squares; when thick pour into the tureen, stirring the tomatoes until well mixed; serve immediately.

4

Tomato Bisque. — One quart can of tomatoes, one quart new milk, one tablespoonful flour and one heaping tablespoon butter rubbed together. Salt and pepper to taste. Rub tomatoes through a fine colander and put in a porcelain sauce pan with a pinch of soda. Stew for half-hour. Scald milk in another vessel; add flour and butter and stir together until well thick- ened. When ready to serve, mix with the tomatoes, bring to a sharp boil and serve immediately, adding one spoonful of whipped cream to each bowl. — Mrs. J. E. Ryley.

By Jackson (Tenn.). First Baptist Church. The Silver Thimble Society · Recipe sourced from internet_archive

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