The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 164 — Lentil Soup
Complete English translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 164 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original quantities, preparation and source.
Prepare as described in lentil soup No. 115, but without beef. Serve with croutons. The original recipe consists entirely of this instruction.
Original source: Read the Russian recipe No. 164. The quantities and historical terminology of the 1901 book are retained. See the measurements guide; period preparation and storage methods are not modern food-safety instructions.