Ingredients

2/3 cup of olive oil

2 medium onions, diced

3-4 cloves of garlic, minced

2 1/4 - 2 3/4 pounds of potatoes, peeled and cut in large chunks

1 cup of grated fresh tomatoes

1/2 tablespoon of tomato paste

1 bunch of fresh parsley, finely chopped

2 teaspoons of salt

1/2 teaspoon of pepper

6-8 cups of water

Preparation

Sauté the onion and garlic in hot olive oil. When the onion is very soft (but not browned), stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and parsley and cook for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, salt, and pepper. Add the water slowly, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 30 minutes or until potatoes are done.

Yield: serves 6