Economical soup

This soup recipe reflects very nicely Mrs Drummond’s keenness for vegetables, and was most likely among the dishes served to Hindmarsh’s malnourished children. Made without meat to make it more affordable, it’s a simple, old-fashioned soup featuring vegetables that were popular at the time, and packed with nutritional goodness. The author also saw other benefits. ‘It is generally agreed that soup is a stimulant rather than a food. The sight and smell of soup will make the m