Soup for Invalids

Ingredients

• 2 pounds good lean mutton or beef
• 2 quarts water
• salt
• a few peppercorns
• allspice

Instructions

1. Pass the meat twice through a mincing-machine so that every particle is well mashed.
2. Set it on the fire with two quarts of water.
3. Let it boil slowly for three hours or more, so that it is reduced to one quart or less.
4. Add salt and any flavouring that is liked; a few peppercorns and allspice are suggested.
5. Strain through a gravy strainer before serving.