Mushroom and Kidney Soup

Directions

1. 1

   1 Ox kidney 2 qt Stock 1 oz Flour 1 oz Dripping 1 lg Onion 1 t Salt 1 t Mustard 1 t Sugar 1 tb Rice A sprinkle of pepper 1/2 lb Mushrooms So

2. 2

   Wash the mushrooms, peel and cut into pieces, chop the stalks finely

3. 3

   Cut the kidney into small pieces, removing the hard core and fat

4. 4

   Peel and chop the onion

5. 5

   Heat the fat in a big saucepan and fry the onion and kidney and mushrooms for five mins, turning to cook evenly

6. 6

   Push to one side and stir in the flour and seasonings, then stir in half the stock and stir until it boils

7. 7

   Cover and simmer gently for 3/4 hour, then add the well washed rice and remainder of stock

8. 8

   Continue to simmer gently for 12-15 mins more or until rice is tender