6 slices Bacon, diced
2 large Onion, sliced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
Meaty Beef or Ham Shank
6 C. Water
3 Beef Bouillon Cubes
15oz. Can Pinto Beans, drained
15oz. Can Kidney Beans, drained
15oz. Can Garbanzo Beans, drained
3 Carrots, sliced into 3” pieces
1/2 tsp. Oregano
1/2 tsp. Marjoram
Salt & Pepper to taste

Cook bacon in large Dutch oven; remove bacon and set aside. Remove and discard all but 2 T. drippings. Add onion and garlic to remaining bacon grease and cook until soft. Add shank, water and bouillon. Cover and cook 1 1/2 hours. Lift out meat and cut off bone, return meat to soup, discard bone. Return bacon to pan; add beans, carrots, oregano and marjoram. Cover and simmer until carrots are tender, about 30 minutes. Skim fat from surface, if any. Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve.