3 tablespoons butter or bacon drippings
2 tablespoons flour
3 medium potatoes
peeled and cut into small cubes 1 teaspoon paprika
1 carrots
cut into small cubes 1/2 onion — minced
1/2 small tomato — minced
1/2 small green pepper
seeded, minced Salt — to taste 2 quarts water
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until well blended and lightly golden (about 3 minutes) Add potatoes, paprika, carrots, onion, tomato, pepper, and salt; stir well. Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender (about 25 minutes).