
A historical soup from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Canned tomatoes in place of fresh ones may be used.
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Place in a kettle four pounds of beef
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Pour over it one gallon of cold water
Let the meat and water boil slowly for three hours, or until the liquid is reduced to about one-half
Remove the meat and put into the broth a quart of tomatoes, and one chopped onion; salt and pepper to taste
A teaspoonful of flour should be dissolved and stirred in, then allowed to boil half an hour longer
Strain and serve hot
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Starting the beef in cold water and simmering slowly extracts maximum collagen and flavor compounds into the broth through gentle heat transfer. The three-hour reduction concentrates the broth while collagen breaks down into gelatin, creating body and richness. Adding tomatoes after removing the meat prevents their acidity from toughening the beef proteins, while the flour slurry acts as a stabilizer, binding with the gelatin to create a silky, cohesive texture.
The beef broth can be made up to 3 days ahead through step 3. Cool completely, then refrigerate in an airtight container—this also allows you to easily remove congealed fat from the surface. Reheat the broth before proceeding with step 4. The completed soup can be made 2 days ahead and refrigerated.
Store cooled soup in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. The soup may separate slightly when stored; whisk while reheating over medium heat to re-emulsify. Avoid boiling when reheating as this can break the texture.
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The beef broth can be made up to 3 days ahead through step 3. Cool completely, then refrigerate in an airtight container—this also allows you to easily remove congealed fat from the surface. Reheat the broth before proceeding with step 4. The completed soup can be made 2 days ahead and refrigerated.
Store cooled soup in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. The soup may separate slightly when stored; whisk while reheating over medium heat to re-emulsify. Avoid boiling when reheating as this can break the texture.