Slovak Bean Soup

Ingredients

 * 1 lb frsh yellow or green beans
 * 1 small carton table cream 15%
 * 6 large potatoes (diced)
 * salt
 * 1 lb Sausage (must get from your slovak or hungarian butcher)
 * 1 tbsp lard
 * 1 tbsp flour
 * 1 tbsp paprika
 * 1/4 tsp pepper
 * 1/2 tsp garlic powder
 * 1 small ladle white vinegar

Directions

 * 1) fill large dutch kettle with 2 quarts water. Add Sausage (cut in 3# pieces) and Beans (cut up). Bring to boil lower to medium and cook for about one half hour. Add diced potatoes and salt and cook another half hour.
 * 2) In small saucepan melt lard, add flour, paprika, pepper and garlic. Mix well and acook over med heat for about 4-5 min. Add this mixture to soup and mix well. Add vinegar and simmer for 5 min.
 * 3) In cream carton mix 1 tbsp flour and pinch of baking soda. Add to soup and bring to boil simmer 5 min and serve.