Green Bean Soup Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🥄 Servings: 4
🥗 Category: Vegetable
🌱 Keywords: Vegan, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Garlic clove |
| 7 oz | Potatoes |
| 3 | Cucumber |
| 1 handful | Watercress |
| 3 cups | Green beans |
| to taste | Salt and pepper |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 104.2
- Fat: 3.6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 16.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3.1g
- Sugar: 3.3g
- Protein: 2.9g
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Peel and chop the onion and garlic.
- Peel and dice the potatoes.
- Slice the cucumber.
- Rinse the watercress.
- Trim the ends of the green beans.
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Sauté Onion and Garlic:
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
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Cook Potatoes:
- Add the diced potatoes to the pan and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Simmer with Stock:
- Stir in the vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
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Add Cucumber and Watercress:
- Add the sliced cucumber to the pan and cook for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in the watercress and allow it to wilt.
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Blend Soup:
- Transfer the contents of the pan to a food processor or blender.
- Blend until smooth, adjusting seasoning if necessary.
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Steam Green Beans:
- In a separate small pan, bring water to a boil.
- Steam the green beans for 3-4 minutes until tender but still crisp.
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Combine and Serve:
- Add the steamed green beans to the soup.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Warm the soup through and serve hot.
Enjoy Your Green Bean Soup!
This flavorful and nutritious green bean soup is a delightful dish that’s perfect for a quick and easy meal. Packed with vibrant green vegetables and aromatic herbs, it’s both satisfying and wholesome. Whether you’re following a vegan diet or simply looking for a light and refreshing soup option, this recipe is sure to please your taste buds and nourish your body. Serve it as a comforting lunch or dinner, paired with your favorite crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a bowlful of goodness with this delicious green bean soup recipe!
