Green Bean Soup
Green bean soup is the perfect bowl of soup to cozy up with! This quick and easy recipe uses fresh green beans and simple ingredients to make a warm, comforting meal that’s ready in no time.
Servings: 8
Calories: 137kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh green beans ends trimmed
- 4 garlic cloves minced or pressed
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- pinch salt and pepper
- 6 slices bacon
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 small yellow onion peeled & diced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
Instructions
- Set a large pot over medium high heat then add the green beans, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until evenly combined.2 lbs fresh green beans, 4 garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, pinch salt and pepper
- Add water to the pot just until the green beans are covered. Bring the pot to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer the beans, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Add the bacon to a skillet and fry until crispy, then remove the strips using tongs and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain off excess grease.6 slices bacon
- Add the flour and onion to the skillet and whisk them into the bacon grease and cook until the mixture's smooth and brown.3 tbsp flour, 1 small yellow onion
- Add a bit of the bean water, stirring until the roux's smooth without any lumps. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the roux's slightly thickened.
- Using a spatula scrape all of the roux out of the skillet and into the soup. Bring the mixture to a boil then remove the pot from heat.
- Crumble the bacon and add to the soup along with the sour cream and vinegar. Stir until they're evenly incorporated.1 cup sour cream, 3 tbsp white vinegar
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Want to add more flavor easily? Substitute chicken or vegetable broth for the water.
- It does help to make the green beans bite sized. It will both make the soup cook faster and make it easier to eat.
- Don't have bacon? Make a roux with butter instead of bacon grease.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 965IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg