M.N.'S Favorite Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 oz. diced bacon
4 oz. sliced kielbasa
1 large chopped onion
2 large chopped carrots
3 ribs chopped celery
6 c. water
1 large can whole tomatoes, cut into pieces
1/2 c. dried navy beans, soaked
2 c. tomato juice
1 bay leaf
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. dried basil
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 Tbsp. marjoram
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. Dijon mustard

Preparation

In large kettle, saute bacon until browned; drain fat.
Add sausage, onion, carrot and celery.
Saute until onion is tender. Add water, tomatoes and beans.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes until beans are almost tender.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Simmer, covered until done.
Discard bay leaf.