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German Green Bean Soup Recipe

German Green Bean Soup Recipe

5.2 from 13 reviews

German Green Bean Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines green beans, potatoes, and turkey bacon in a creamy, savory broth. This traditional recipe is easy to make and perfect for a cozy night in.

Ingredients

Scale

turkeyBacon:

  • 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped into 1-inch width

Onion:

  • 1 small onion, chopped thinly

Green Beans:

  • 1.5 to 2 pounds green beans, trimmed and chopped into 1-inch length

Potatoes:

  • 1 pound potatoes, peeled and diced

Stock:

  • 3 to 4 cups stock

Sour Cream:

  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Savory:

  • 1 teaspoon savory, dried

Salt and Pepper:

  • To season

Instructions

  1. Cook turkey Bacon: Place the turkey bacon in a cold, medium to large saucepan and set it over medium-high heat. Cook the turkey bacon until crispy.
  2. Add Onion: Add the chopped onion to the pan and cook until softened.
  3. Add Ingredients: Add green beans, potatoes, savory, salt, pepper, and stock to the pan.
  4. Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then simmer until the vegetables are cooked.
  5. Puree Soup: Transfer a portion of the soup to a bowl, puree it with an immersion blender, then add sour cream and blend.
  6. Combine: Return the pureed soup to the pan, stir well, adjust seasoning, and reheat without boiling.
  7. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with parsley or turkey bacon, and serve.

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Keywords: German Green Bean Soup, Bohnensuppe, Green Bean Stew