Description
A delightful and comforting soup featuring tender green beans simmered in a savory broth with herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by heating the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, and add the diced potatoes and carrots. Bring to a gentle boil and reduce the heat to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add the trimmed green beans, thyme, and paprika. Mix well and season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for another 15 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
- Once everything is tender, remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use frozen green beans if fresh ones are unavailable. You can adjust cooking times when using frozen beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg