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.
 * Add: 2 tsp. SALT
 * 1) 1/2 tsp. PEPPER
 * 2) 3 large POTATOES, cut in chunks
 * 3) 2 medium TOMATOES, cut in chunks
 * 4) 2 large ONIONS, cut in chunks.
 * 5) Simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
 * 6) Puree through a sieve or food mill. (It should be a thin puree.)
 * 7) Add 1 Ib. FRESH STRING BEANS, cut across in thin slices.
 * 8) Simmer for about 10 minutes until beans are tender.
 * 9) Correct the Seasoning
 * 10) Serve in bowls.
 * 11) 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:
 * 12) Combine: 1 cup INSTANT POTATOES
 * 13) 1 Tbs. ONION POWDER
 * 14) 1 1/2 quarts BOILING WATER
 * 15) 1 6-oz. can TOMATO SAUCE
 * 16) No pureeing is necessary.
 * 17) Cut 1 package FROZEN ITALIAN BEANS (thawed) in thin slices.
 * 18) Add to the mixture above.
 * 19) Simmer until beans are done.
 * 20) Serve in bowls or large soup plates.