4 slices bacon
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup (2 medium) sliced carrots
1 cup (1 medium) cubed, peeled potato
1/4 chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups water
8 ounces cooked sausage, thinly sliced
1 (16 oz) can cut green beans, undrained
1 (16 oz) can northern beans, undrained

in dutch oven, 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 potatoes are tender. add sausage, beans and bacon. heat through.