Sausage and Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup thinly sliced halved fresh carrot
• 1 cup cubed peeled potato
• 3 cups water
• 8 ounces smoked Polish sausage, halved and thinly sliced
• 2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Stir in carrots and potatoes; cook for 2 minutes. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 9-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

2. 2

   Stir in the sausage, green beans, cannelini beans, parsley, salt, pepper and marjoram; heat through. Sprinkle with reserved bacon.