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Hortosoupa (vegetable soup)

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Ingredients:
2 lbsPotatoes
2 ea Onions (or 3)
4 ea Carrots (or 5)
1 1/2 lbsRipe tomatoes (approx.) OR
1 canWhole tomatoes (30 oz.)
1 bunchCelery
10 cupWater
1 tbspCoarse salt
1 dashPepper
2 tbspShortening or other oil
Croutons (optional)
Procedures:
1Wash, clean, and chop the potatoes, onions, carrots, and celery.
2Add 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.
3Pass all the vegs.
4Through a strainer or puree machine or blender, then return to the pot.
5Add a little pepper and stir in the shortening or serve the soup and add oil at the table.
6Serve with croutons