Brown Bean & Hot Dog Soup

3 tablespoons butter

4 hot dogs cut into 1/4 inch rounds

2 large carrots, chopped

4 cups chicken stock

1 pound pinto beans, rinsed & soaked

2 bay leaves

1 onion, chopped

2 tablespoons Worchestire sauce

3 ribs celery with leaves, chopped

1/4 tablespoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 6 ounce can tomato paste

1/4 cup light brown sugar

In a large stock pot saute hot dogs, carrots, celery and onion in butter until onion is translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Combine remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer for approximately 45 minutes or until beans are soft.

Serves 8