Manest(Poor People'S Soup)

1. 1

   Wash lettuce in salt water and rinse.

2. 2

   Cut lettuce into 3-inch pieces.

3. 3

   Place in large pot; cover with water.

4. 4

   cut celery into 1-inch pieces and carrots into 1-inch pieces; add to endive.

5. 5

   Add salt to taste.

6. 6

   Cover and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until tender. Cover saucepan lightly with oil.

7. 7

   Fry garlic lightly.

8. 8

   Add tomato sauce.

9. 9

   Add salt, pepper and oregano to taste.

10. 10

    Simmer until it starts to thicken (10 to 15 minutes).

11. 11

    Add beans and simmer about 1/2 hour, until thickened.

12. 12

    Drain vegetables, saving vegetable water.

13. 13

    Add vegetables to bean sauce; slowly add water until thick, but soupy.

14. 14

    Serve with Parmesan cheese.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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