Best 8 Sweet Sour Green Bean Soup Recipes

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Craving a delectable and refreshing soup that bursts with a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and tangy flavors? Look no further than sweet sour green bean soup—a vibrant and flavorful soup that is not only easy to make but also packed with an array of textures and tastes. This tantalizing soup is a delightful combination of tender green beans, vibrant bell peppers, crisp carrots, juicy tomatoes, and zesty pineapple, all simmered in a luscious broth infused with the perfect balance of sweetness, sourness, and acidity. Whether served as a light lunch, a comforting dinner, or a revitalizing appetizer, sweet sour green bean soup is a culinary delight that is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SOUR GREEN BEANS



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A slightly tart green bean side dish flavored with onion and bacon. Goes great with ham or pork.

Provided by DEBOKC

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 27m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained, juices reserved
3 slices bacon, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until well-browned. Add onion and cook until translucent. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes more.
  • Pour vinegar and 3/4 cup of the reserved green bean liquid into the pan. Add sugar, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and stir in the green beans. Continue cooking at a low simmer until beans are hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 892.6 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

SWEET-SOUR GREEN BEAN SOUP



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This is a tangy soup that my mother used to make. I couldn't find another recipe like it, so thought I would write it down for my own sake and share it for others.

Provided by Cookiemonster

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 potatoes, cut into cubes, or more to taste
2 cups 1-inch cut green beans
water to cover
salt and ground black pepper to taste
5 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup apple cider vinegar, or to taste
2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and green beans into a large pot. Pour enough water over potatoes and green beans just to cover and season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet; cook and stir over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir flour into bacon until flour forms a paste, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix bacon mixture into potato mixture; bring to a boil and cook until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix vinegar and sugar into soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 187.4 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

SWEET AND SOUR GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup STAR Red Wine Vinegar
3 Tbs. sugar
3 Tbs. STAR Orginale Olive Oil
1 1/2 lbs. green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
salt and pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, bring red wine vinegar and sugar to boil over medium-high heat. Boil until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes, watching carefully. Whisk in olive oil. Meanwhile, cook beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain. Pour vinegar mixture into same pot and return to simmer, whisking constantly. Return beans to pot and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer beans to bowl and sprinkle with almonds.;

SWEET AND SOUR GREEN BEANS



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Everyday ingredients - bacon, onion, vinegar, and sugar - beget sophisticated results from a one-skillet recipe, submitted here by Suzanne Jenuleson of Medina, Ohio.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices bacon
1 large onion, chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. With tongs, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate (reserve skillet with pan drippings).
  • Add onion to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add green beans and 1/4 cup water; cook, tossing occasionally, until beans are bright green and tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Crumble bacon into skillet; add vinegar and sugar. Cook until a syrupy sauce forms, 2 minutes, tossing to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g

SWEET-SOUR GREEN BEANS



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This is a recipe my mother served to family and friends-it has a very nice blend of sweet and sour flavors. I often take this dish to picnics and church dinners as it can be served warm or cold...delicious either way. -Claire Moser, Middletown, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cut fresh green beans (2-inch pieces)
2 bacon strips, diced
1/4 cup chopped onion
4 teaspoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings; saute onion in the drippings until tender. Stir in brown sugar and vinegar; heat through. Drain beans and place in a bowl; stir in onion mixture. Top with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR GREEN BEANS



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"GREEN BEANS are the perfect accompaniment to Mother's pork roast. The flavors are compatible and blend well. I've never cooked any other vegetable dish when I make this pork roast dinner."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 bacon strips
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
6 to 8 cups green beans, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings. Crumble the bacon and set aside. Saute the onion in drippings until tender. Stir in flour until thoroughly combined. Add water, vinegar and sugar. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Gently stir in beans and heat through. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GREEN BEAN SOUP



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Often overlooked, this sweat and sour Green Bean Soup tastes just amazing and is totally worth it. Both fresh and frozen green beans can be used, only common ingredients go into it and the whole thing cooks in under an hour. What else could you ask for? :)

Provided by Matej

Categories     Soup

Number Of Ingredients 16

500 g fresh or frozen green beans
500 g diced yellow potatoes
2 medium sized yellow onions
3 cloves chopped garlic
100 g diced smoked bacon
500 ml whipping cream or half & half
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons butter
salt & pepper to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
olive oil
1 liter chicken broth/stock
1 liter water
4-5 eggs hard boiled and sliced
fresh dill

Steps:

  • Heat up 2 or 3 tablespoons of olive oil and add 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Once the butter melts, add finely chopped onions and garlic and sautee for a few minutes.
  • Add finely diced bacon and saute for 5 more minutes. You can also use cooked ham for this green bean soup recipe.
  • In the meantime, clean the green beans and dice your potatoes.
  • Add the green beans and potatoes, mix well and sautee for 5 more minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken stock/broth and water. Add 4-5 allspice corns, 3 bay leaves and a generous amount of salt & pepper.
  • Cover the pot and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
  • Use the time to hard boil 4-5 eggs. Once cooked, peel and finely chop these.
  • Once 30 minutes have elapsed, remove the bay leaves from our green bean soup.
  • Mix 3 tablespoons of all purpose flour with 500ml (5 cups) of whipping cream.
  • Whisk the cream & flour mixture into the soup and make sure no lumps are forming.
  • Keep stirring the soup until it thickens, it will take 2-3 minutes as the flour cooks.
  • Add the chopped eggs and fresh dill into the green bean soup now. Season with a pinch of ground nutmeg.
  • Now comes the most important phase, we need to finalize the taste with sugar and vinegar. I've added 5 tablespoons of sugar and 4 tablespoons of vinegar. Please keep in mind that you might have to adjust these amounts based on what sugar, and especially vinegar, you are using. Aim for a balanced sweet & sour taste, where none of them dominates.
  • Simmer for a few minutes so the flavors combine and give the soup a final taste. You will likely have to add more salt, which is usually the case with creamy soups that contain potatoes and this green bean soup is no exception.
  • Once you're happy with the taste, our green bean soup is ready. I'm serving it with fresh bread and some more chopped dill as garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 146 mg, Sodium 503 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET & SOUR GREEN BEANS



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I found several Sweet & Sour Green Bean recipes over the years. Like any cook, I liked certain things about certain ones, and decided to make my own. So, here is the result! But, I dare you to have leftovers; as when you are lucky enough to, they are great cold!

Provided by Chef Garlic

Categories     Beans

Time 4h15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (28 ounce) cans green beans, Drained
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large white onions, Sliced Into Rings
1 (16 ounce) package cheap bacon (Usually They Are About A Pound Or So)
1 1/2 cups white vinegar
1 dash garlic
3 tablespoons slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Fry BACON and remove from fat.
  • Mix SUGAR, VINEGAR and GARLIC; add to hot BACON FAT.
  • Cook mixture for about 5 minutes over medium high heat.
  • Place BEANS in a shallow baking dish.
  • Sprinkle ALMONDS over BEANS.
  • Place ONION rings on top of ALMONDS.
  • Crumble BACON over the top of the ONIONS.
  • Pour SUGAR/VINEGAR/GARLIC/BACON FAT mixture over the top of the BACON.
  • Bake at 250 degrees for 4 hours.
  • For a better presentation, I would drain the liquid off of the beans before serving, or serve the beans in soup bowls. But, keep the liquid, just in case you do reheat the beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.3, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 390.7, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 36.6, Protein 8.9

Tips:

  • Prepare your ingredients in advance: Chop the vegetables, mince the garlic and ginger, and measure out the spices before you start cooking. This will help you save time and make the cooking process more efficient.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your soup will taste. Look for crisp, brightly colored vegetables and avoid any that are wilted or bruised.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When you add the vegetables to the pot, make sure to leave some space between them so that they can cook evenly. If you overcrowd the pot, the vegetables will steam instead of fry and they won't develop as much flavor.
  • Season to taste: The amount of salt, pepper, and other spices you add to the soup will depend on your personal preference. Taste the soup as you go and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Serve hot: Sweet and sour green bean soup is best served hot, so make sure to reheat it if you have any leftovers.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour green bean soup is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With its vibrant flavors and colorful vegetables, this soup is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this sweet and sour green bean soup a try!

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