German Bean And Sausage Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 slices bacon
1/2 c. (1 medium) chopped onion
1 c. (2 medium) sliced carrots
1 c. (1 medium) cubed, peeled potatoes
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. water
8 oz. (1 1/2 c.) thinly sliced Polish sausage
1 (16 oz.) can green beans (undrained)
1 (16 oz.) can Great Northern beans

Preparation

In large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings.
Crumble bacon; set aside.
Saute onion in reserved drippings until tender.
Add carrots, potatoes, parsley, pepper and water; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Add sausage, beans and reserved bacon; heat thoroughly.
Makes 6 (1 1/4-cup) servings.