Green String Bean Soup
Dive into a comforting bowl of Green String Bean Soup, a wholesome and hearty recipe that's packed with fresh vegetables and vibrant flavors. This one-pot wonder combines tender green beans, carrots, celery, and potatoes simmered in a savory vegetable broth infused with garlic, thyme, and a hint of bay leaf. Ready in just 45 minutes, this soup is as quick as it is nutritious, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s an easy, plant-based meal that’s both satisfying and highly customizable. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a healthy starter, this vibrant green string bean soup is sure to please.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 500 grams green string beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 large potato, peeled and diced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the green string beans, diced carrots, celery, and potato to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf and dried thyme.
Season with salt and black pepper.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1313 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.9 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6036 mg | 262% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.1 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.5 g | 159% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.1 g | ||
| Protein | 43.7 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 603 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 6026 mg | 128% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
