Green Bean Soup Recipe

A bowl of creamy green bean soup with chunks of potato, topped with shaved cheese and herbs, served in a rustic orange bowl.

4.75 from 12 votes

A cozy bowl of Green Bean Soup is the kind of comfort food that brings back memories of summer gardens and mom's cooking. Made with fresh vegetables and a creamy broth, this soup is perfect as a light lunch or served next to your favorite sandwich or salad.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Green Bean Soup, Green Bean Soup Recipe, Plant Based Recipe, Soup Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 165kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups potatoes diced and cooked
4 cups green beans cut into 1" pieces
½ cup onion diced
2 tablespoon butter
2 cups milk
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon Better than Bouillon Broth Base Vegetable flavored, optional

Instructions

Dice the potatoes small and boil until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and saute the onion until soft and translucent. If you are microwave steaming the beans, do this now. If not, the beans will be added in step 4. See note below for microwave steaming instructions.
Add the cooked potatoes to the pot, then pour in the milk, heavy cream, and Better than Bouillon (if using).
Stir in the green beans and simmer for the last 5 minutes of cook time, until the beans are tender-crisp and everything is heated through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

To steam the fresh green beans in the microwave, place them in the steamer according to your microwave steamer instructions. Cook on high for 3-4 minutes, until crisp-tender/al dente.

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