Soup Without Stock

Take 1/2 teaspoon of oat flake, in 3 cups of cold water. Put over the fire an hour and a half before soup is to be served. Bring to a boil and cook steadily, stirring frequently. When it is cooked to a clear, thin paste, add a qt. of cooked tomatoes, a little thickening, if desired, and season with a pinch of sugar, a pinch of celery seed, salt and pepper to taste. This makes a delightfully smooth and palatable soup. To it may be added sliced potatoes rice, barley, spaghetti, or small squares of crisp toast. If bisque is desired, add a pinch of soda before putting in the milk. - Mrs. Jas. S. Hartman, 4330 Michigan Ave., Chicago, 111.