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Auschwitz Potato Soup

Name: Auschwitz Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 5 potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, sliced; 4 cups water; Salt and pepper to taste

This soup mirrors the basic, scant meals that were often served to prisoners at Auschwitz, highlighting the harsh conditions and how prisoners like Lale and Gita found ways to survive.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

5 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
4 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1
In a large pot, combine potatoes, onion, carrots, and water.
2
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes.
3
Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Auschwitz Potato Soup

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