4 lbs. beef, 1/2 pk. green peas, 1 gal. water, 1/2 cup rice-flour, salt, pepper and chopped parsley.

Four lbs. beef, cut into small pieces, 1/2 pk. green peas, 1 gallon water, 1/2 cup of rice-flour, salt, pepper and chopped parsley; boil the empty pods of the peas in the water 1 hour before putting in the beef. Strain them out, add the beef, and boil slowly for 1 1/2 hour longer; 1/2 hour before serving, add the shelled peas, and 20 minutes later, the rice-flour with salt, pepper and parsley. After adding the rice-flour, stir frequently, to prevent scorching. Strain into a hot tureen.