No. 9 Haricot Bean Soup
1 pint soaked haricot beans.
1 good-sized carrot.
1 good-sized turnip.
2 onions.
1 small head of celery.
2 ounces butter.
1 teaspoon salt.
2 quarts water.
Dissolve the butter in a saucepan, place in the onions sliced and fry five minutes; then add the other vegetables sliced, the beans, and water. Boil one and a half hours, add salt, and simmer half an hour longer. Strain before serving.