*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes*

Ingredients:

• ½ cup chopped celery
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 lg. can pork and beans (21-28 ozs.)
• 1 can diced tomatoes (15-16 ozs.)
• 2 cups water
• 2 beef bouillon cubes (or 2 tsps. bouillon powder)
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire
• 1 tsp. Parsley flakes
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 4-6 franks, cut into slices (about ½” thick)
• dash of Cayenne (or hot sauce) or to taste

Put all ingredients (except the franks) in a large saucepan and simmer about 30 mins., adding the frank pieces in the last 10 mins. Remove the Bay leaf and discard before serving.

This soup is not only easy, but it is delicious and hearty. I usually use the entire package of franks. Add a salad and bread or crackers and you have a meal.