ADA’S HEARTY GERMAN BEAN SOUP


2 Tbsp. butter
1 carrot, coarsely grated
1 potato, coarsely grated
1 Tbsp. chopped onion
1-1/2 cups water
2 cups baked beans (or 14-oz. can pork and beans)
1 can (13-oz,) can evaporate
1 cup chopped ham
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. marjoram
1/8 tsp. savory
Parsley for garnish

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add carrots, potatoes, onion and water.

2. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in rest of ingredients, except parsley.

3. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture just comes to a boil.

4. Garnish individual serving with parsley. Soup can be thinned with a bit of milk or cream.

Yield: 8 servings.