Plain Vegetable Soup (2)

Butter, 2 tablespoonfuls.

Flour, 1 tablespoonful.

Chopped onion, 1.

Chopped carrots, ½ cup.

Chopped potatoes, ½ cup.

Chopped turnips, ½ cup.

Chopped celery, ½ cup.

Place in heated saucepan, stir often to prevent burning, add a little more butter if necessary; brown till vegetables are quite soft, then add

Strained tomatoes, 2 cups.

Hot water to proper consistency.

Season with parsley and salt to taste. Simmer till done.