CLEAR SOUP WITH DROPPED DUMPLINGS

Make 3/4 pint of clear soup, and proceed for dumplings as follows: 1 egg, 1 tablespoonful of milk, 1 teaspoonful of fine wheatmeal. Beat up the egg, add the milk and smooth the meal with it, flavour with nutmeg. Gradually drop the mixture into the boiling soup, let cook for a minute, and serve.