1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped italien parsley
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp spanish olive oil
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
20 1/2 cup cubed potatoes
1 approximately 1
1 salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In skillet cook onion, parsley, carrot, and garlic in olive oil until
vegetables are tender. Add broth, potatoes, salt, and pepper to
taste.Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer, stirring
occasionally, for 20 minutes.Garnish with additional parsley, if
desired.
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Potato; Vegetable
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