Thanksgiving.
This soup was very popular at the turn of the twentieth century in North America, but has its heritage in soups of Europe, especially Britain. Beef was then the economy meat used to replace the more expensive turtle! Cloves and other redolent spices makes this soup fill the kitchen with warmth and cheer, and the add-ins make it even more hearty. I am combining my MIL's recipes (from a tattered recipe file book) with my Thanksgiving pattern in order to preserve this family tradition, at the request of the second and third generation of Mock Turtle Soup lovers. I hope that you enjoy the tea towel, and maybe even make the soup! With kindest regards, Nancy If you have questions about the actual recipe, feel free to email me (I am terrible at checking SF messages) at TheGraceUnderPressure@gmail.com