German Bean and Sausage Soup

Another addition to my 2005 World Tour collection. Quick and easy, this looks like a great mid-week supper.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 teaspoon  oil
• 1⁄3 cup onion, chopped
• 2⁄3 cup carrot, sliced 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick
• 1  cup potato, cubed into 3/4 to 1 inch pieces
• 2  tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2  teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried marjoram (optional)
• 1 1⁄4 cups beef broth or 1 1⁄4 cups chicken broth
• 6  ounces  smoked turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained
• 1  cup  canned  cut green beans, undrained
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
2. Add carrots, potatoes, parsley, marjoram beans and stock to pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. Add sausage and green beans. Cook until thoroughly heated.