This section is from the "The National Cook Book" book, by Marion Harland And Christine Terhune Herrick. Also available from Amazon: National Cook Book
Heat a tablespoonful of butter in a frying-pan until it bubbles and browns, but not until it burns. Stir in a tablespoonful of lightly browned flour until all is smooth. Pour into the frying-pan gradually, a half-cupful of the boiling broth, and when well mixed, put back into the soup-kettle. Boil up once and serve without straining out the vegetables.
 
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