4 c. beans, cut 1/4 inch-1/2 inch
4 c. potatoes, cubed
8 c. water
1 carrot, cut into sm. pieces (optional)
1 tbsp. cornstarch or flour mixed in water
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. sour cream mixed in 1 c. milk (or 2 c. milk or 2 c. Half and Half)

Cook beans and potatoes until tender. Add cornstarch mixture to thicken. Take off heat and add milk and sour cream. Simmer a few minutes.