Green Bean Soup
Green Bean Soup brings together tender green beans in a smoky, tangy broth enriched with crisp bacon and a silky flour-onion roux. A swirl of sour cream adds gentle richness while a splash of vinegar brightens every spoonful. It’s a cozy Transylvanian-style bowl perfect for cool evenings or an unfussy weeknight meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a large pot over medium heat, combine green beans, garlic, parsley, salt, and enough water to cover, and cook until the beans are tender.
- 2
Fry the bacon until crisp, then set it aside.
- 3
Add the onion and flour to the bacon grease, stirring until smooth and browned.
- 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 180.71 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.56 g Moderate
- Carbs 17.97 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.02 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.1 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 29.02 mg Moderate
- Sodium 56.32 mg Low Source
- Fiber 5.26 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.95 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 119.94 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.87 mg Moderate
- Potassium 578.75 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 95.06 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 31.75 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Green Bean Soup is a German soup recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon, Fresh Parsley, and Green Beans. Each serving provides about 180.71 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Green Bean Soup?
- It is a German soup recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Green Bean Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon, Fresh Parsley, Green Beans, Minced Garlic. The full list of 9 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 180.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Green Bean Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
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