Hearty Green Bean Soup
Delight your taste buds with this comforting and wholesome Hearty Green Bean Soup, a perfect balance of fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. Packed with tender green beans, hearty potatoes, crisp carrots, and flavorful celery, this soup is simmered in a rich vegetable broth and seasoned with bay leaf, dried thyme, and a splash of tangy lemon juice. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a simple yet satisfying recipe that will warm you from the inside out. Garnished with fresh parsley, each bowl is a burst of vibrant flavors and nutritious goodness, ideal for a cozy family meal or a healthy lunch option. Whether you’re embracing seasonal veggies or seeking a vegan-friendly dish, this green bean soup is a must-try for soup lovers everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 3 units garlic cloves
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 units celery stalk
- 2 medium potatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 unit bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Begin by trimming the ends of the green beans and cutting them into 1-inch pieces.
Dice the onion, mince the garlic cloves, slice the carrot, and chop the celery and potatoes into small cubes.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic to the pot, sautéing for about 3 minutes until they become translucent.
Stir in the carrots, celery, and potatoes, cooking for another 5 minutes to soften.
Add the cut green beans to the pot, stirring them into the vegetable mixture.
Pour in the vegetable broth, adding the bay leaf and dried thyme as well.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cover the pot and let the soup cook for about 20 minutes until all the vegetables are tender.
Discard the bay leaf from the pot.
Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to enhance flavor.
Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley over each bowl for a hint of freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.6 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5867 mg | 255% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.7 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.3 g | 176% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.7 g | ||
| Protein | 48.6 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 561 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 6445 mg | 137% | |
*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.
