Frankfurter bohnensuppe (bean soup with frankfurters)

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsNavy Beans; Dried
3cupsBeef Broth
1eachCelery Stalk; Chopped
2eachesOnions; Small, Chopped
¼teaspoonPepper; White
2tablespoonsParsley; Chopped
8cupsWater
1eachCarrot; Chopped
4eachesBacon; Strips, Cubed
1teaspoonSalt
6eachesFrankfurters, Sliced *

Directions

* Note: Use the real Frankfurters in this recipe and not the hot dogs! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++ Soak beans overnight. In a 3-quart saucepan bring beans, water and beef froth to a boil. Cook for about 1 hour. Add carrot and celery and continue cooking for 30 minutes. In a separate frypan cook the bacon until transparent. Add the onions; cook until golden. Set aside. Mash soup through a sieve or food mill. Return to pan and add the bacon onion mixture, salt and pepper. Add frankfurters; reheat about 5 minutes. Sprinkle soup with chopped parsley and serve.