Green Bean Soup

Green Bean Soup

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

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

Step 1
In a large pot over medium heat, combine green beans, garlic, parsley, salt and water to cover and cook until beans are tender.

Step 2
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.

Step 3
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 (per serving)

196
Calories
13g
Fat
18g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 196
% Daily Value *
Total Fat13g 16%
Saturated Fat7g 33%
Cholesterol23mg 8%
Sodium111mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate18g 6%
Dietary Fiber6g 20%
Total Sugars3g
Protein6g
Vitamin C33mg 164%
Calcium113mg 9%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium450mg 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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