Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of German Green Bean Soup (Grüne Bohnensuppe), a delightful blend of fresh green beans, tender potatoes, and savory turkey bacon simmered in a rich broth. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for both cozy dinners and light lunches, offering a creamy texture that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. Packed with nutritious ingredients, it’s an ideal choice for meal prepping, allowing you to enjoy delicious leftovers throughout the week. With its versatile serving options and robust flavors, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) turkey bacon (chopped)
- 1 small onion (chopped thinly)
- 1.5 to 2 pounds (750g to 1kg) green beans (trimmed and chopped)
- 1 pound (450g) potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 3 to 4 cups stock
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon savory
- Salt and pepper (to season)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, cook the turkey bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the green beans, potatoes, savory, salt, pepper, and stock. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender.
- Transfer about a third of the soup into a bowl and blend until smooth with an immersion blender. Mix in sour cream while blending.
- Return pureed soup to the saucepan, stir well, adjust seasoning if needed, and reheat gently.
- Serve warm in bowls garnished with parsley or additional turkey bacon bits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups or 360g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg