Schmeckfest Green String Bean Soup

from the russian germans in the dakotas

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb ham
• 3  cups potatoes
• 3  sprigs summer savory
• 1⁄2 cup carrot
• 1  lb green beans
• 2  tablespoons sour cream

Directions

1. cook until tender a small ham bone or smoked ham cut into small piesce
2. the last 1/2 hour before serving add potatoes
3. add summer savory known as pepper weed in low german
4. about 1/2 cup finely diced or ground carrots
5. add 2 cans string beans or when season permits about a lb of fresh cut green beans
6. when vegatables and meat are tender add sour cream and salt as desired.