Haricot Green Bean Soup

Warm your soul and delight your taste buds with this creamy Haricot Green Bean Soup! Bursting with vibrant flavors from tender haricot green beans, earthy potatoes, and aromatic garlic and onions, this wholesome soup is both nutritious and comforting. The smooth, velvety texture is achieved with the help of an immersion blender, while a splash of lemon juice and fresh parsley add a refreshing, zesty finish. Perfect as a light lunch or a satisfying dinner starter, this vegetarian soup can be easily customized with cream for added richness. Ready in just 45 minutes and loaded with vegetables, this recipe is your go-to for cozy, crowd-pleasing meals. Serve it with crusty bread for the ultimate pairing!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams haricot green beans
• 1 medium-sized yellow onion
• 2 pieces garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 liter vegetable broth
• 1 large potato
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cream (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the haricot green beans and trim off the ends. Cut them into 2-inch pieces and set aside.

Step 2

Peel and finely chop the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves. Peel and dice the potato into small cubes.

Step 3

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and softened.

Step 4

Add the diced potato to the pot and stir to coat it with the oil and onion mixture. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Pour the vegetable broth into the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until the potato pieces are tender.

Step 6

Add the haricot green beans to the pot and continue to simmer for an additional 8-10 minutes, until the beans are tender but still bright green.

Step 7

Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender, then return it to the pot.

Step 8

Stir in the fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 9

If using cream, stir it into the soup just before serving for added richness.

Step 10

Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired, alongside crusty bread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1889.2 grams (1889.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1295

Total Fat 61.00g	78%
Saturated Fat 16.60g	83%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.50g
Cholesterol 43mg	14%
Sodium 4086mg	178%
Total Carbohydrate 165.40g	60%
Dietary Fiber 29.40g	105%
Total Sugars 38.80g
Protein 33.00g	66%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 369mg	28%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 4041mg	86%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.9%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 49.3%