GREEN BEAN SOUP

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This is my grandmother's recipe. She was a Transylvanian Saxon! This is a great soup and worth the experiment!

Provided by Jamie Elliott

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds fresh green beans
1 clove garlic, minced
1 sprig fresh parsley
1 pinch salt
2 slices bacon
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 onion, chopped
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine green beans, garlic, parsley, salt and water to cover and cook until beans are tender.
  • Fry bacon until crisp, set aside. Add onion and flour to bacon grease, stirring until smooth and brown. Add some water from the beans, stirring slowly and constantly to prevent lumps.
  • Cook to thicken a bit, then add it to the bean soup and bring to a boil. Stir crisp bacon, sour cream and vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 23.2 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 110.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

Rokonuj Jaman
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and comforting.


Mafhi Hasan_444
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much liquid.


raja zeshan
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This soup is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. My kids loved it!


Diwas Dhungana
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I'm not a fan of cream soups, but this one is really good. It's not too heavy and it has a nice, fresh flavor.


Bulega Gideon
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I'm definitely adding it to my regular meal rotation.


Sabina Zia
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out great! I'm definitely making this again.


robert Chavez
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I think it needs more seasoning.


Rahman Gul
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I added a few extra ingredients to this soup, like some chopped bacon and a bit of cayenne pepper. It turned out really well!


Beshobesho999 Nassrr
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover green beans. I always have a few extra beans after I make a salad, and this soup is the perfect way to use them up.


AIWI2BWU Ioywtac
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I'm not a huge fan of green beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very creamy.


Marija Milanovic
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.


Judith Dennis
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Craig Dedericks
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This soup is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the creamy texture and the pop of color from the green beans.