Description
Indulge in the warmth and flavor of this German Green Bean Soup Recipe (Grüne Bohnensuppe), a delightful dish that celebrates fresh ingredients and comforting textures. This nourishing soup features vibrant green beans, tender potatoes, and savory turkey bacon, making it a satisfying option for any meal. Whether enjoyed on a sunny afternoon or a cozy winter evening, each bowl offers a taste of home with its rich flavors and hearty consistency. Perfectly versatile, it can serve as a main course or an appetizer at family gatherings or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices turkey bacon (chopped)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1.5 to 2 pounds green beans (trimmed and chopped)
- 1 pound potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 3 to 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon dried savory
- Salt and pepper to season
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, cook the turkey bacon until crispy.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the green beans, diced potatoes, savory, salt, pepper, and stock; mix well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until vegetables are tender.
- Puree about one-third of the soup using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Return the puree to the pot and stir in the sour cream until fully combined.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and reheat gently without boiling.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like parsley or extra turkey bacon bits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg