Model T Three Pedal Fish Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. fresh shrimp
2 1/2 c. boiling water
salt
pepper
4 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
1 onion, minced
2 Tbsp. butter
1 c. canned tomatoes
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 lb. fish fillets
1 (6 1/2 oz.) can lobster

Preparation

Wash shrimp; add boiling water and the seasoning.
Simmer 5 minutes.
Drain, reserving liquid.
Shell shrimp and remove black vein.
Cook onion in butter for 3 or 4 minutes; add tomatoes and shrimp liquid.
Cover and simmer 1/2 hour.
Add flour mixed to a paste with a little cold water.
Cook until thickened.
Add fish fillets, cut in small pieces; simmer 5 minutes.
Add shrimp and lobster; heat thoroughly but do not boil.
Good with crisp stalks of celery.
Makes 4 large servings.