Soupa Fasolakia Freska(Krema)

* Exported from MasterCook *

SOUPA FASOLAKIA FRESKA (KREMA)

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

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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SPALDING
6 tablespoons Vegetable shortening
2 medium Onions -- minced
4 cups Cleaned chopped green beans
1/2 cup Chopped carrots
2 teaspoons Chopped parsley
12 cups Meat stock
4 tablespoons Flour
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Sweet butter
Croutons

Put half of the vegetable shortening into a lge.
pot, heat; saute onions until light golden color. Add beans, carrots, parsley
and saute. Add 10 c. of the stock. Cover pot and cook at a low boil until vegs.
are tender (abt. 45 min.). Pass soup through strainer or blender, then return
to the pot. In another smaller pot, heat remaining shortening, then slowly add
flour, stirring until well blended. Add remaining hot broth and continue to
stir until sauce thickens, then season with salt and pepper. Remove sauce from
heat and swirl in butter. Return bean puree to heat, bring to a quick boil,
then stir in the sauce. Mix well and serve hot, with croutons if desired.

NOTE: If soup is too thick, thin it by adding more hot broth.

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