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

Bosy Ali
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The soup was too sour for my taste. I would use less lemon juice next time.


David Samu
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The soup was too sweet for my taste. I would use less sugar next time.


Bearnite
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The soup was too spicy for my taste. I would use less cayenne pepper next time.


mwesigwa simon
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The soup was too salty for my taste. I would use less salt next time.


Ryan Moss
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The soup was too thick for my liking. I would add more water next time.


LESEGO KEKANA
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The soup was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more salt and pepper next time.


Nischhal Raj Subba
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This soup is easy to make and it's very affordable. It's a great way to feed a large family on a budget.


Lilah Simkus
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's very flavorful and satisfying.


Umair Naseer
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. The soup is very comforting and filling.


Yousif Nazar
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This soup is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Sahiba Khan
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I love this soup! It's so simple to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Wajahat Palari
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The soup is very flavorful and filling.


virginia Dumais
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This soup is delicious! I love the way the green beans and potatoes cook together. The broth is also very flavorful, and I love the addition of the herbs.


Dani Dan
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's very light and refreshing, and the flavors are well-balanced. I would definitely make it again.


Tema Thiga
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This soup is so comforting and flavorful. I love the combination of green beans, potatoes, and carrots. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Ms Rohit
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit with my family. It's a great way to use up leftover green beans, and it's also very affordable.


Nesma Magdy
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I used frozen green beans and it still tasted fresh and delicious. I also added a bit of cayenne pepper to give it a little kick.


Steven Chisholm
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this soup. I'm not usually a fan of green beans, but they were cooked perfectly in this soup and had a great flavor. The broth was also very flavorful, and I loved the addition of the lemon zest.


Unknown 2
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This soup is a delicious and healthy way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The beans are tender and flavorful, and the broth is light and flavorful. I especially enjoyed the addition of the thyme and bay leaf, which gave the soup a nice depth of


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