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Green Bean Soup

Green Bean Soup

This comforting Green Bean Soup is light, hearty, and perfect for cold days. Made with fresh green beans, potatoes, carrots, and aromatic herbs, it’s a nourishing dish that belongs in every winter soup recipes collection. Similar to kale soup, spinach soup, or vegetable bean soup, it’s versatile, healthy, and easy to prepare. Enjoy it as a main course or a side, paired with crusty bread for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450 g fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 carrot sliced
  • 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup white beans optional, for added protein
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Prep the vegetables
  2. Wash and cut the green beans, dice the onion, mince garlic, and chop potatoes and carrots.
  3. Cook the aromatics
  4. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
  5. Add vegetables
  6. Stir in potatoes, carrots, and green beans. Cook for 3–4 minutes.
  7. Simmer
  8. Pour in the broth. Add white beans (if using), bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  9. Cook the soup
  10. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  11. Serve
  12. Remove bay leaf, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm with bread.

Notes

  • Use fresh green beans for the best flavor and texture.
  • For creamier soup, blend part of it with an immersion blender (like cauliflower soup or broccoli soup recipes).
  • Add leafy greens such as spinach or kale during the last 5 minutes for extra nutrition.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Add pasta or rice for a heartier version.