How to cook a budget-friendly bean soup from the Great Depression
In short: This video demonstrates a 1932 economy bean soup recipe from a Five Roses flour company guide. You will learn how to transform simple pantry staples like dry beans and diced tomatoes into a hearty meal.
The recipe originates from a 1932 guide to good cooking published by the Five Roses flour company. It focuses on utilizing affordable ingredients to create sustenance during the depression era.
To prepare the dish, one must soak 500 mL of dry beans overnight before simmering them with 796 mL of diced tomatoes. The process involves sautéing celery and onion in butter and seasoning the pot with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. The final consistency can be adjusted using a blender or by thickening the liquid with flour rubbed with butter.
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