Best 12 Fresh Green Bean Soup Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in the delectable flavors of Fresh Green Bean Soup, a culinary symphony that combines the vibrant essence of spring with the comforting warmth of a hearty soup. This enticing dish showcases the delightful crunch of green beans, the earthy notes of mushrooms, and the aromatic embrace of herbs. Dive into the creamy depths of this soup, where each spoonful promises a burst of flavors that dance upon your palate. Discover two variations of this culinary masterpiece: a classic rendition that embodies simplicity and a vegan delight that caters to dietary preferences without compromising on taste. Embark on a culinary journey with Fresh Green Bean Soup, a testament to the beauty of seasonal produce and the art of soulful cooking.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

POTATO, GREEN BEAN & BACON SOUP



Potato, Green Bean & Bacon Soup image

Flavorful creamy broth, with fresh green beans, potatoes and bacon, make this a great soup year round, but especially when you have those fresh garden green beans!

Provided by Michaela Kenkel

Categories     Soup

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups fresh green beans, ends snipped and cut into small pieces
1 pound bacon, cut into small pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
4 medium sized potatoes, peeled and 1/8'd
1 pint heavy cream
2 cups 2% milk
Salt & Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Peel and cut potatoes into 1/8s. Boil either on your stove or in the microwave until tender. Drain water and slightly mash. Set aside.
  • Steam green beans until slightly tender. Set aside.
  • n your dutch oven, cook bacon pieces until slightly crispy, remove bacon with a slotted spoon, drain excess fat, but don't wipe the bottom clean.
  • Add onion to dutch oven and sauté in drippings until soft.
  • Add bacon back in, add green beans, mashed potatoes, and cover with milk and cream.
  • Warm for a bit until heated through, taking care not to boil.
  • Salt & Pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 128 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 43 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1049 grams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams unsaturated fat

GREEN BEAN SOUP



Green Bean Soup image

This colorful green bean is delicious for any time of the year. It is easy, budget friendly and clean. It is healthy and comforting, takes less that 45 minutes to cook and you can use fresh, frozen or even canned green beans and tomatoes.

Provided by Lyubomira L

Categories     Soup

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp olive oil
1 small chopped onion
2 cloves garlic chopped
2 medium potatoes diced
1 medium chopped carrot
2 cups diced tomatoes ((fresh or canned))
3 cups green beans ((fresh or frozen, thawed) cut into pieces)
5 cups chicken ((or vegetable) stock (can use hot water and chicken base))
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt - or more depending on taste
1/4 tsp dry basil

Steps:

  • In a large sauce pan, over medium heat saute onions and carrots in olive oil for 3 minutes.
  • Add chicken stock, potatoes, tomatoes and garlic and bring to a boil. Add salt, pepper and basil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add green beans and simmer for 15 more minutes, until tender. (I do not like over cooked green beans, that's why I add them 15 minutes after all the other vegetables.).
  • Cook soup until all vegetables appear cooked through, it usually takes me 30-35 minutes. Cooking time depends on the king of pot used, stove, vegetables amounts of stock used.
  • Serve hot. You can garnish with chopped parsley or dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 87 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEN BEAN SOUP



Green Bean Soup image

This soup has been passed down for generations beginning with my great-grandmother. I make it often, especially when I can use homegrown beans, carrots, onions and potatoes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups water
2 cups fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
1 medium onion, diced
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh parsley
1 sprig fresh savory or 1/4 teaspoon dried savory
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or soup kettle, combine all the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Before serving, remove bay leaf and parsley and savory sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

FRESH GREEN BEAN SOUP



Fresh Green Bean Soup image

My Mom used to make this for us while we were growing up. It is very delicious! You can add whatever spices and herbs that you like to change the soup up a bit. Sometimes I will add a bunch of cubed tomatoes or tomatilloes at the very end just to heat through. I will also add a scoop of sour cream on top to serve. My mouth...

Provided by TERRI OPGENORTH

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c green beans, fresh; cleaned and snapped
2 c carrots, chopped
2 c peeled potatoes--cubed
1 lb bacon
1 c onion-chopped
fresh garlic
salt and pepper
flour

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot bring some salted water to a boil and put in the beans, carrots and potatoes. Let them cook until tender.
  • 2. In a frying pan start frying out the bacon. You can cut it up first or break it up later; up to you. Remove bacon from fat and drain.
  • 3. In the bacon fat fry the chopped onion and garlic. When softened you can remove and add to the boiling pot or just start adding the flour. If you are using all of the fat you might need up to a 1/2 cup. Stir in slowly until it is bubbly and the thickness of pancake batter, Be careful not to burn!
  • 4. Add scoops of this thick roux to the pot of boiling veggies. It makes a cool sizzling noise as it goes in. Simmer in between additions to see how thick it is getting. Stop when it is as thick as you like.
  • 5. Now season the soup with whatever seasonings you like and let is simmer another 15 minutes or so. I generally use salt and pepper, maybe a bit of cumin or curry and some hot pepper flakes.

TOMATO GREEN BEAN SOUP



Tomato Green Bean Soup image

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

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots
2 teaspoons butter
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups diced fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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

GREEN BEAN SOUP



Green Bean Soup image

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

HAM AND GREEN BEAN SOUP



Ham and Green Bean Soup image

This ham and green bean soup is a traditional Hungarian dish.

Provided by Raina Burditt

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
48 ounces water
1 ½ pounds smoked ham, cut into chunks
2 cubes chicken bouillon
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra®)
½ onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup water
1 ½ cups sour cream

Steps:

  • Cover green beans with water in a large pot. Add ham, bouillon, paprika, and cayenne. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and let simmer until beans are tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add flour and cook until almost brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in diced onion; cook until it begins to brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir dried onions in the mixture until they begin to lightly brown, 3 to 4 minutes, being careful as they burn easily. Add paprika and pepper. Pour in water and stir until mixture is smooth.
  • Whip sour cream in a bowl and mix into flour mixture until smooth. Stir sour cream mixture into cooled green beans. Heat soup over medium heat until simmering; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 65.7 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1166.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CREAM OF FRESH GREEN BEAN SOUP



Cream of Fresh Green Bean Soup image

Make and share this Cream of Fresh Green Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by NannyMarvel

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh green beans, cut in pieces
1/2 teaspoon dried savory, crushed
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the chicken broth, chopped onion, green beans and savory.
  • Bring mixture to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until vegetable is tender.
  • Place half of the vegetable mixture in a blender or food processor.
  • Cover and blend 30 to 60 seconds or till smooth. Take care when blending hot liquids. Pour into bowl.
  • Repeat with remaining vegetable mixture; set all aside.
  • In the same saucepan, melt the butter or margarine.
  • Whisk in flour, salt and pepper.
  • Add the milk all at once, whisking till smooth.
  • Cook and stir till mixture is thickened and bubbly.
  • Stir in the blended vegetable mixture.
  • Cook and stir till soup is heated through.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.2, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 485, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 7

CREAM OF GREEN BEAN SOUP



Cream of Green Bean Soup image

I was so surprised when I found this recipe. It's made with fresh green beans, and uses potatoes to thicken it instead of flour or cornstarch. I especially like the tarragon in this soup. If it gets too thick, use the larger amount of whipping cream. To save calories, I like to use fat-free half and half. This was in a box of my mother's clipped recipes. I don't know where she clipped it from....looked like magazine paper to me.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h12m

Yield 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 green onions, sliced
6 shallots, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups chicken broth
2 lbs fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2-1 cup whipped cream or 1/2-1 cup half & half light cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Saute the green onions, shallot and garlic in the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until tender. Set aside.
  • Cook the diced potatoes in boiling water to cover for 15 minutes, or until tender (depends on how small you diced them); drain well, and set aside.
  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan; add green beans, and cook 30 to 35 minutes or until tender. Add the reserved green onions and potato; stir well.
  • Transfer half of the green bean mixture to the container of an electric blender; cover and process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down the sides. Repeat the procedure with the remaining green bean mixture. (Sometimes I like to use my immersion blender, leaving some of the pieces whole). Return the pureed mixture to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; stir in whipping cream or half and half, lemon juice, and tarragon. Cook until thoroughly heated. Serve, and sprinkle with black pepper.

QUICK, EASY, AWESOME GREEN BEAN SOUP



Quick, Easy, Awesome Green Bean Soup image

I think this is the only recipe I actually made out of some low-cal cookbook I bought. This is NOT a recipe for frozen or canned beans, use fresh and using enough garlic is the key. I usually use about 12 - 15 cloves. Like the title says, it's really quick, easy and awesome...I think it's also healthy!! Healthy is not one of my favorite cooking terms, so if it's healthy and I like it, you know it's good!!

Provided by Mrs Goodall

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups chicken broth (use fresh, canned low-fat or low sodium, whatever you like)
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 sprig thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon olive oil
12 garlic cloves, pressed (I use up to 15 cloves)
1/2 lb fresh green beans, cut into 1 1/2 inch lengths (basically cut so they will fit on a soup spoon)
1 egg
3 teaspoons parsley
crouton (or crostini, optional)

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer.
  • Press in garlic.
  • Add beans.
  • Simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
  • Adjust seasonings.
  • Beat egg well in a small bowl.
  • Temper egg by ladling some hot broth into the bowl.
  • Stir the soup while adding the egg to the simmering broth.
  • Add pepper to taste.
  • Top with croutons crostini if you choose.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.8, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 1724.6, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3, Protein 10.6

CREAMY GREEN BEAN SOUP



Creamy Green Bean Soup image

Creamy green bean soup my mother always made from fresh green beans out of the garden!

Provided by mindis

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

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups water
2 pounds chopped fully-cooked ham
4 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 cups cubed potatoes
2 onions, sliced
1 cup cream
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place the water, ham, green beans, potatoes, and onions into a large saucepan or soup pot, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the ham and vegetables are very tender, about 45 minutes. Skim off any excess fat. Pour in the cream, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 104.3 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 1775.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CREAMY GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SOUP



Creamy Green Bean and Potato Soup image

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

3 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 ½ cups peeled and diced potatoes
⅓ cup melted butter
½ cup diced onion
⅓ cup bacon bits
1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
3 cups milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh green beans that are young and tender. Avoid beans that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • If you don't have fresh green beans, you can use frozen green beans. Just be sure to thaw them completely before using.
  • To make the soup creamier, add a cup of milk or cream. You can also add a tablespoon of butter or olive oil.
  • For a more flavorful soup, add a teaspoon of dried thyme or rosemary. You can also add a bay leaf.
  • Serve the soup hot with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Fresh green bean soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up any leftover green beans. With its simple ingredients and fresh flavor, this soup is sure to become a favorite.

Related Topics