Slovak Bean Soup

Ingredients

 * 1 lb fresh 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
 * ¼ tsp pepper
 * ½ tsp garlic powder
 * 1 small ladle white vinegar

Directions

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