Sopa de Feijao Verde

Ingredients

 * 2 tsp. salt
 * 1/2 tsp. pepper
 * 3 large potatoes, cut in chunks
 * 2 medium tomatoes, cut in chunks
 * 2 large onions, cut in chunks.


 * 1 cup INSTANT potatoes
 * 1 Tbs. Onion POWDER
 * 1 1/2 quarts BOILING water
 * 1 6-oz. can tomato SAUCE

Directions

 * 1) In a 3-quart saucepan:
 * 2) Bring to a boil 1 1/2 quarts water.
 * 3) Add: 2 tsp. salt
 * 4) 1/2 tsp. pepper
 * 5) 3 large potatoes, cut in chunks
 * 6) 2 medium tomatoes, cut in chunks
 * 7) 2 large onions, cut in chunks.
 * 8) Simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
 * 9) Puree through a sieve or food mill. (It should be a thin puree.)
 * 10) Add 1 Ib. FRESH string beans, cut across in thin slices.
 * 11) Simmer for about 10 minutes until beans are tender.
 * 12) Correct the Seasoning
 * 13) Serve in bowls.
 * 14) It will take a little time to slice the fresh string beans in very thin (straight-across) slices. As an adaptation and for the sake of speed, here's the fast modern version of this lovely soup:
 * 15) Combine: 1 cup INSTANT potatoes
 * 16) 1 Tbs. Onion POWDER
 * 17) 1 1/2 quarts BOILING water
 * 18) 1 6-oz. can tomato SAUCE
 * 19) No pureeing is necessary.
 * 20) Cut 1 package FROZEN ITALIAN beans (thawed) in thin slices.
 * 21) Add to the mixture above.
 * 22) Simmer until beans are done.
 * 23) Serve in bowls or large soup plates.