Add a little pepper and salt, and about half a grated nutmeg.

Next boil separately three pints of milk, and add this to the strained soup.

Thicken the soup with some ground rice, and serve.

Of course, a little cream would be a great improvement.

Serve with toasted or fried bread.
ENDIVE SOUP, OR PUREE .-- Take half a dozen endives that are white in the centre, and wash them very thoroughly in salt and water, as they are apt to contain insects.