Here’s a hearty cottage soup from the Dalesman.  It’s easy.  You can prepare and just leave this to slowly cook for four hours (the rice is added for the final hour).

Ingredients

• ½ lb (80z/225g) shin of beef
• 1 small onion
• 1 small carrot
• 1 tomato
• 2 sticks of celery
• 1 oz (28g) rice
• 2 pints cold water
• Salt & pepper

Method

1. Cut beef into small pieces and place in a casserole dish
2. Prepare and shred vegetables and add to meat
3. Add water and seasoning
4. Close casserole dish and put into a moderate oven for 3 hours
5. Add rice and cook for another hour

Source: Dalesman. January 2011. p.62.