German Green Bean Soup Recipe (Grüne Bohnensuppe)

A serving of German green bean soup, highlighting the bits of vegetables and bacon in it.

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German Green Bean Soup Recipe (Grüne Bohnensuppe)

German Green Bean Soup (Grüne Bohnensuppe) combines the flavor of green beans, potatoes, herbs, and bacon in every spoonful! It's deliciously filling yet light enough to serve on warmer days. Enjoy a bowl now!

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Soup

Cuisine: German

Servings:

Calories: 248kcal

Author: Neriz

Equipment

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, chopped into 1-inch width
1 small onion, chopped thinly
1.5 to 2 pounds green beans (750 grams to 1 kg), trimmed and chopped into 1-inch length
1 pound potatoes (250 grams), peeled and diced
3 to 4 cups stock
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon savory, dried
salt and pepper, to season

Instructions

Place the bacon in a cold, medium to large saucepan and set it over medium-high heat.
Cook the bacon until they're crispy, then add the chopped onion.
Once the onion softens, add the green beans, potatoes, savory, salt, pepper, and stock.
Bring your German bean soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the vegetables are cooked.
Transfer about a third of bohnensuppe from the pan into a bowl.
Use an immersion blender to puree it, then add the sour cream and continue blending.
Place the pureed bean soup back into the pan.
Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning, then reheat for a few minutes, but do not boil.
Remove your bohnensuppe from the heat and transfer it into serving bowls.
Garnish with parsley or more bacon bits, if preferred, then serve.

Notes

Cook's Tip #1: Fry more bacon if you want it for garnish. Remember to remove some before adding the onion, then set it aside for later use.
Cook's Tip #2: Start with less salt. Remember that the bacon is already salty, and if you're using seasoned stock, that's already a lot for seasoning your bohnensuppe.
Refer to the post's 'Recipe variation' section for substitutions.

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