Green-Bean Soup Recipe
This green bean soup is a fresh and absolutely lovely soup made with green beans and onions. Herbed with summer savory, the green bean soup also has bacon for flavor in it. served as a side in meals, it is filling and flavorful.
Ingredients
2 to 3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion (or 3 or 4 shallots), finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken or veal stock
Salt and pepper
1 pound green beans
1 teaspoon chopped or dried summer savory
Little green coloring if required
4 to 6 tablespoons whipping cream
2 slices bacon
Directions
Melt butter; cook onion and garlic 5 to 6 minutes in covered pan.
Add flour; blend in smoothly.
Pour on stock; mix well.
When smooth, bring boil; stir constantly.
Add salt and pepper.
String beans; cut into slanting slices or break in half, depending on size.
Add with dried savory to soup; cook 25 minutes or until beans are tender.
Strain soup; reserve few pieces of bean for garnish (keep warm).
Put remaining soup and beans through food mill or blend until smooth in electric blender or food processor.
Reheat soup; adjust seasoning to taste.
Add a little green coloring if required.
Add flour; blend in smoothly.
Pour on stock; mix well.
When smooth, bring boil; stir constantly.
Add salt and pepper.
String beans; cut into slanting slices or break in half, depending on size.
Add with dried savory to soup; cook 25 minutes or until beans are tender.
Strain soup; reserve few pieces of bean for garnish (keep warm).
Put remaining soup and beans through food mill or blend until smooth in electric blender or food processor.
Reheat soup; adjust seasoning to taste.
Add a little green coloring if required.
