Tapioca Soup is a traditional British recipe, based on Mrs Beeton's recipe of 1861, for a classic soup of tapioca cooked in a meat stock until tender. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Tapioca Soup.
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This is a traditional British recipe redacted from the redoubtable Mrs Beeton's 1861 volume Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management, the classic Victorian cookbook.
Original Recipe
156. INGREDIENTS.—5 oz. of tapioca, 2 quarts of stock No. 105 or 106.
Mode.—Put the tapioca into cold stock, and bring it gradually to a boil. Simmer gently till tender, and serve.
Time.—Rather more than 1 hour. Average cost. 1s. or 6d. per quart.
Combine the tapioca and cold stock in a stockpot and gradually bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook gently for about 70 minutes, or until tender.
