Hungarian green bean and potato soup, also known as "Zöldbabfőzelék", is a comforting and flavorful dish that embodies the essence of Hungarian cuisine. It is a classic soup that is often served as a main course or as a side dish, and is a testament to the country's rich culinary traditions and the use of fresh, seasonal ingredients.
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HUNGARIAN GREEN BEAN SOUP
As a warm yet light dish, this creamy Hungarian green bean soup - or tejfölös zöldbableves - is sure to please. With its signature orange color, the soup is made from crisp green beans, sour cream, and Hungarian paprika.
Provided by Recipes From Europe
Categories Soup
Time 47m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Chop the onion into small cubes and set aside.
- Wash the green beans, trim off the ends and cut the beans into 1 inch long pieces. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large pot and add the onions. Sauté the onions on medium heat until they become translucent.
- Add the green beans to the pot, then add 2 cups of broth. The mixture of onions and beans should just be covered.
- Add the paprika, reduce the heat, and let everything simmer for around 30 minutes (or until the beans are tender - but not mushy).
- Add the sour cream, milk, and corn starch together in a bowl and whisk well.
- Add the corn starch mixture to the pot and mix everything well.
- Bring the soup back to a boil for around 2 minutes or until it has reached the desired thickness. Stir frequently.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 235 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 482 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g
HUNGARIAN CREAM OF GREEN BEAN SOUP (TEIFELES ZOLDBAB LEVES)
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large skillet, place the green beans and cover with water; add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
- Remove green beans to a colander, reserving cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile in a medium skillet, make a roux (known as rantas in Hungarian) by melting the butter, adding the flour, and cooking, stirring constantly, until it is a light amber color.
- Add pepper, paprika, and 1/4 cup water to the skillet, stirring until smooth.
- Temper the sour cream with a few ladles of the hot green bean cooking liquid.
- Add the sour cream mixture to the pan along with green beans; whisk the mixture until smooth. Simmer until the broth thickens, 5 to 8 minutes, but do not let it boil.
- Serve hot or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 366 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 12 g, ServingSize 4-6 bowls (4-6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
HUNGARIAN GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SOUP
A Crescent Dragonwagon recipe, a delicious sweet and sour soup, don't omit a thing, as all the flavors meld into an incredible dish. Cutting the beans into very thin diagonal slices is important; if you have a food processor, stand them up in the feed tube and use the slicing disk. Make sure your paprika is fresh for best flavor. For a much richer version, use up to a cup of creme fraiche or sour cream instead of the Yogurt. Creme fraiche will not require the cornstarch mixture as a stabilizer. I like to add a bit of Spanish smoked paprika, but it isn't necessary. A full-flavored stock is essential. I streamline her directions when I make this by sauteeing the onion, celery, and garlic in the soup pot, then adding the other ingredients and cooking it. I see no reason to clean two pans if I can clean just one!
Provided by zeldaz51
Categories Potato
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Spray a large soup pot with cooking spray, put in it the beans, potatoes, stock, vinegar, honey, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until the vegetables are tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a ten-inch skillet. Add the onion and saute until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the celery, saute another 2 to 3 minutes. Lower the heat slightly, and sprinkle the vegetables with the paprika. Let the mixture cook a minute, stirring constantly. Scrape the sauteed vegetables into the soup pot. Add a little soup liquid to the skillet and deglaze it, then scrape the pan contents into the soup pot. Remove the soup pot from the heat.
- When ready to serve, have the soup good and hot. Dissolve the cornstarch in the water and mix it to make a smooth paste, using your fingers if necessary. Stir this paste into the yogurt. Whisk a ladle of the hot bean stock into the yogurt-cornstarch mixture. Turn down the heat under the soup as low as possible, and stir the cornstarch-stabilized yogurt into the very hot soup.Using a wooden spoon, stir gently until the soup has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings (including honey and vinegar), if necessary, and to be sure there is no raw cornstarch taste. Serve hot with a rustic bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.9, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 21.4, Sodium 416.1, Carbohydrate 50.6, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 18.2, Protein 11.3
GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SOUP
To make this vegetarian, use vegie broth instead of chicken. From Crescent Dragonwagon. Based on a cold Hungarian soup, but this one is served hot. The green beans need to be cut into very thin pieces. Don't add the cornstarch-yogurt mixture until just before serving. Good with a crusty "peasant" type bread.
Provided by Outta Here
Categories Potato
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut green beans into 1/4-inch slices crosswise.
- Spray a large soup pot with nonstick cooking spray. Put in green beans, potatoes, stock, vinegar, honey, garlic, caraway, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion and saute until softened, about 4 minutes. Add celery and saute another 3 minutes. Lower heat slightly and sprinkle paprika over mixture. Cook another minute, stirring constantly.
- Scrape onion mixture into green bean pot and add a little water to skillet to deglaze it. Add this to soup pot. Take soup pot off of heat.
- When ready to serve, have soup very hot. Disolve the cornstarch in the water, making a paste and stir the paste into the yogurt.
- Whisk a ladleful of the hot stock into the yogurt. Turn down heat to low and stir cornstarch mixture into the hot soup. Using a wooden spoon, stir gently until soup has thickened slightly.
- Check for seasoning. Add more salt and pepper if needed, and adjust sweet/sour ratio by adding more vinegar or honey as needed.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.2, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 21.4, Sodium 379.4, Carbohydrate 47.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 18, Protein 10.6
HUNGARIAN-STYLE GREEN BEANS
A vacation to Hungary inspired this flavorful side of green beans with paprika and mushrooms. Being a vegetarian, I welcome these tasty ideas. -Sherry Johnston, Green Cove Springs, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, place a steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place green beans in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and paprika; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add green beans and salt; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts :
RUSSIAN GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SOUP
This is a recipe that I found in a vegetarian cookbook years ago. I have modified it to my liking and have made it ever since. It's a hearty soup with a great flavor. Add seasonal veggies for more variety. Enjoy!
Provided by Idealnut
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and gently cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and green beans; cook until the green beans have slightly softened, about 5 more minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the potatoes have softened, about 15 minutes. Stir the flour into the sour cream, and add it a spoonful at a time to the simmering soup. Stir in the sauerkraut and dill, season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes more before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 600.8 mg, Sugar 6 g
CREAMY GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SOUP
Aided by a can of cream of chicken soup, fresh green beans, potatoes, onion, and bacon bits make this creamy soup.
Provided by Kimberly Dygert
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Potato Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the green beans into a pot with enough water to cover. Add the baking soda to the water; bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the green beans are nearly tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain the water from the green beans; set aside.
- Place the potatoes into a large pot with enough salted water to cover; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and continue cooking until almost tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, but do not drain the water from the pot.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and bacon bits in the melted butter until the onions are soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes; add to the large pot with the potatoes, along with the cream of chicken soup and milk; stir until smooth. Add the green beans. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the large pot over low heat and cook the soup at a simmer until hot and the flavors have melded, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 45.3 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1237.2 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
BASQUE POTATO AND GREEN BEAN SOUP WITH GARLIC
Provided by Susan Herrmann Loomis
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 45m
Yield Six servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the potatoes, one tablespoon of salt and the water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cover and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are nearly soft through, about 15 minutes. Add the green beans and cook, uncovered, until they start to turn tender and lose their bright green color, about 15 minutes.
- While the beans and potatoes are cooking, heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add the sliced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until it turns golden brown, about five to eight minutes. Remove from the heat and reserve.
- When the beans and potatoes are cooked, add the garlic and olive oil to the soup and stir. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 243, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1037 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
TOMATO GREEN BEAN SOUP
This colorful soup is delicious any time of year. When I can't get homegrown tomatoes and green beans, I've found that frozen beans and canned tomatoes (or even stewed tomatoes) work just fine. Served with warm breadsticks, this soup is a complete meal. -Bernice Nolan, Granite City, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrots in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in the broth, beans and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Stir in the tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 5 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 535mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use fresh, young green beans for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have fresh dill, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried dill.
- You can also add other vegetables to this soup, such as carrots, celery, or peas.
- If you want a thicker soup, you can add a cornstarch slurry at the end of cooking.
- Serve this soup with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of paprika.
Conclusion:
Hungarian Green Bean and Potato Soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. This soup is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice for a meal.
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