Green Bean Soup
This thick Transylvanian soup combines tender green beans with smoky bacon, onion, garlic, and parsley, then gains a creamy richness from sour cream. A splash of vinegar brings a bright tang that balances the hearty base, making it a comforting choice for a simple lunch or warming dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Green Bean Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot over medium heat, combine the green beans, garlic, parsley, salt, and enough water to cover. Cook until the beans are tender.
- 2
Fry the bacon until crisp, then set it aside. Add the onion and flour to the bacon grease, stirring until smooth and brown. Add some water from the beans, stirring slowly and constantly to prevent lumps.
- 3
Cook until slightly thickened, then add it to the bean soup and bring to a boil. Stir in the crisp bacon, sour cream, and vinegar.
- 4
Add some water from the beans, stirring slowly and constantly to avoid lumps.
- 5
Cook until it thickens a bit, then add it to the bean soup and bring to a boil.
- 6
Stir in the crisp bacon, sour cream, and vinegar.
- Calories 194.69 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 6.26 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 20.81 g 8%
- Total Fat 7.94 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 5.08 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 29.01 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 50.76 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 4.94 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 4.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 125.44 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 1.27 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 525.05 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 54.35 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 22.2 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Green Bean Soup is a German soup recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 194.69 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Green Bean Soup?
- It is a German soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Green Bean Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Green Beans. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Green Bean Soup?
- Explore these German side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Green Bean Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 194.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Green Bean Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Green Bean Soup healthy?
- Green Bean Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 194.69 calories and 6.26 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.08 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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