1 1/2 lbs. kielbasa (cut stew size)
2 med. onions, sliced thin
1 heaping tbsp. flour
1 tsp. paprika
2 tbsp. fat or oil
1 bunch carrots (cut stew size)
5 med. potatoes (cut stew size)
3 c. water
2 cloves garlic, crushed (opt.)
3 tbsp. ketchup or tomato sauce (opt.)

In heavy pot melt fat, fry onions until transparent; add flour, mix well until onions are covered. Take off flame, add paprika, mix well. Never add paprika while pot is on flame.

Add water (back on flame), stir, add kielbasa. While waiting for pot to simmer, prepare carrots and add to pot and let simmer 10 minutes. While simmering, prepare potatoes; add, mix well and simmer until carrots and potatoes are tender. When adding potatoes, you may add the optional garlic and ketchup or tomato sauce. I prefer preparing it with them.