2 slices bacon
1/2 c. (1 med.) chopped onion
1 c. (2 med.) sliced carrots
1 c. (1 med.) cubed, peeled potato
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. marjoram leaves
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. water
8 oz. (1 1/2 c.) thinly sliced bratwurst or Polish sausage
16 oz. can green beans, undrained
16 oz. can Great Northern beans, undrained

In large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Crumble bacon; set aside. Saute onion in reserved drippings until tender. Add carrots, potato, parsley, marjoram, pepper, and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add bratwurst, beans, and reserved bacon. Heat thoroughly. 6 (1 1/4 cup) servings.