Hortosoupa(Vegetable Soup)

* Exported from MasterCook *

HORTOSOUPA (VEGETABLE SOUP)

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Greek

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 lb Potatoes
2 ea Onions (or 3)
4 ea Carrots (or 5)
1 1/2 lb Ripe tomatoes (approx.) OR
1 cn Whole tomatoes (30 oz.)
1 bn Celery
10 c Water
1 tb Coarse salt
1 d Pepper
2 tb Shortening or other oil
Croutons (optional)

Wash, clean, and chop the potatoes, onions,
carrots, and celery. Add to the water and boil for 20
min. Add salt and tomatoes (if you are using ripe
tomatoes, pierce with fork) and cook for 30 to 45 min.
Remove from the heat. Pass all the vegs. through a
strainer or puree machine or blender, then return to
the pot. Add a little pepper and stir in the
shortening or serve the soup and add oil at the table.
Serve with croutons.



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