Bean and Franks Soup

3 md Carrots, sliced
2 md Onions, chopped
1 Garlic Clove, minced
2 tb Butter/Margarine/Bacon Fat
28 oz Baked Beans in Brown Sugar Sauce
11 1/2 oz V-8 or Tomato Juice
8 Frankfurters, cut into 1" -pieces
1 t Worcestershire Sauce
American or Cheddar Cheese, -shredded

Cook carrots, onions and garlic in the butter in a 3 Qt sauce pan. Stirring frequently until crisp and tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients except for the cheese. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until hot. Serve with cheese.