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                        Potato Soup, Peasant Style

Recipe By     : © 1995 Cole Group, Inc.
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Hungary/Hungarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      tablespoons   butter or bacon drippings
   2      tablespoons   flour
   3      medium        potatoes
                        peeled and cut into small cubes
   1      teaspoon      paprika
   1                    carrots
                        cut into small cubes
     1/2                onion -- minced
     1/2  small         tomato -- minced
     1/2  small         green pepper
                        seeded, minced
                        Salt -- to taste
   2      quarts        water

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and cook,
stirring constantly, until well blended and lightly golden (about 3 minutes)
Add potatoes, paprika, carrots, onion, tomato, pepper, and salt; stir well.
Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until
vegetables are tender (about 25 minutes).

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Serving Ideas : Ladle into soup bowls and serve immediately.

NOTES : Yield: 6 servings.