Rice Soup. No. 1.
Wash 6 ozs. rice with cold water; put it into a stock-pot with some good white stock, and place it over a slow fire. Add celery, onion, sweet herbs, parsley, and a bay-leaf, also some lean ham.
Let all boil together 1 hour, then take out the ham, herbs, and bay-leaf before serving. This should make 3 qts.