Quick Easy Awesome Green Bean Soup
Experience comfort in a bowl with this Quick Easy Awesome Green Bean Soup, a hearty recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings. Bursting with vibrant green beans, tender potatoes, and aromatic herbs like thyme, this soup comes together in just 35 minutes from start to finish. A rich vegetable broth serves as the flavorful base, and with the optional addition of heavy cream, you can easily transform it into a creamy delight. Garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of brightness, this simple yet satisfying soup is as nourishing as it is delicious. Whether you’re looking for a one-pot vegetarian meal or a versatile side dish, this green bean soup is guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a gentle boil.
Add the green beans, diced potatoes, thyme, black pepper, and salt to the pot.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes and green beans are tender.
Optional: For a creamier soup, stir in the heavy cream during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Remove the pot from heat and taste for seasoning, adjusting salt and pepper as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1640 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.7 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.3 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 4707 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.4 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.0 g | 168% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.0 g | ||
| Protein | 41.1 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 618 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 5400 mg | 115% | |
*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.
