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German Bean and Sausage SoupPrep: 10 min, Cook: 20 min.

1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. oil
2 cups onion, chopped
4-1/4 cups carrots, sliced
4-1/4 cups potato, peeled, cubed
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tsp. dried marjoram leaves (optional)
3-3/4 lbs. beef stock
2 lbs. smoked turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2 inch slices
4 lbs. canned Great Northern beans, undrained
3-3/4 lbs. canned cut green beans, undrained

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Add carrots and next 4 ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add sausage and beans. Cook until thoroughly heated.
SERVES 25

Octoberfest German Potato SaladThis recipe has been scaled to yield 20 servings.
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: approx. 15 Minutes

8-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced
1-1/3 cups and 2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon and 2-3/4 teaspoons salt
1-1/3 cups and 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2/3 cup and 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1-1/3 cups and 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/3 cup and 1 teaspoon white sugar
1/3 cup and 1 teaspoon dried parsley
ground black pepper to taste

Directions
1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add peeled and cut potatoes; cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl. Add onions.
2 In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt and pepper. Gently stir in the potatoes and onion. Let stand for 1 hour before serving to enhance flavors.

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Turn it upside down in the refrigerator after opening a jar.

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Fresh egg?

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Drop a marshmallow into the point of the cone before filling it.

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Too salty soup?

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