The Book of Household Management by Mrs. Beeton

144. INGREDIENTS.--1/4 lb. of onions, 1/4 lb. of carrots, 2 oz. of

celery, 3/4 lb. of split peas, a little mint, shred fine; 1 tablespoonful of coarse brown sugar, salt and pepper to taste, 4 quarts of water, or liquor in which a joint of meat has been boiled. _Mode_.--Fry the vegetables for 10 minutes in a little butter or dripping, previously cutting them up in small pieces; pour the water on them, and when boiling add the peas. Let them simmer for nearly 3 hours, or until the peas are thoroughly done. Add the sugar, seasoning, and mint; boil for 1/4 of an hour, and serve. _Time_.--3-1/2 hours. _Average cost_, 1-1/2d. per quart. _Seasonable_ in winter. _Sufficient_ for 12 persons. POTATO SOUP. I.