Tomato
And Macaroni Soup
Break a half
dozen sticks of macaroni into small pieces, and drop into boiling
water. Cook for an hour, or until perfectly tender. Rub two quarts
of stewed or canned tomatoes through a colander, to remove all seeds
and fragments. When the macaroni is done, drain thoroughly, cut
each piece into tiny rings, and add it to the strained tomatoes.
Season with salt, and boil for a few minutes. If desired, just before
serving add a cup of thin cream, boil up once, and serve immediately.
If the tomato is quite thin, the soup should be slightly thickened
with a little flour before adding the macaroni.