Tomato-Tapioca Soup
Put 2 quarts of water into a double boiler, and when it boils add ½ cup of tapioca. Slice 6 large tomatoes (or use 2 cups of strained canned tomatoes), cut 2 onions fine, and fry together until a light brown in 1 tablespoon of butter. Scrape the contents of the pan into the kettle and let simmer slowly for an hour and a half, then season well and serve.