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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SPALDING
2 pounds Potatoes
2 Onions (or 3)
4 Carrots (or 5)
1 1/2 pounds Ripe tomatoes (approx.) OR
1 can Whole tomatoes (30 oz.)
1 bn Celery
10 cups Water
1 tablespoon Coarse salt
1 dash Pepper
2 tablespoons 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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