Ingredients
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6
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6
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1
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3
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2
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4
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2
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1/2 - 1
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1
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1/2
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Directions
Cream of Green Bean Soup, I was so surprised when I found this recipe. It’s made with fresh green beans, and uses potatoes to thicken it instead of flour or cornstarch. I especially like the tarragon in this soup. If it gets too thick, use the larger amount of whipping cream. To save calories, I like to use fat-free half and half. This was in a box of my mother’s clipped recipes. I don’t know where she clipped it from….looked like magazine paper to me., One of the best soups I’ve ever made, and to think used overgrown green and yellow beans that I had left too long in the garden! used a regular white onion instead of green onions, fresh thyme instead of tarragon, and cooked everything in one pot adding the potatoes about 15 mins after starting the beans. We had about half the soup without adding milk/cream – it was almost like a split pea soup. Bet it would also work with bacon or ham sauteed at the beginning with the onion/shallots/garlic., Very yummy and will definitely make again!! Like others who have posted, I was looking for an option for this year’s crop of beans from the garden. Similarly our beans were on the tougher side so I would recommend removing the strings if possible while prepping. Skipped a step and after sauting added the broth, potatoes, and green beans straight into the pot. Also didn’t have any tarragon so substituted marjoram. The lemon juice added so a lovely fresh taste to it. Turned out wonderfully.
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Steps
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1
Done
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Saute the Green Onions, Shallot and Garlic in the Butter in a Medium Skillet Over Medium Heat, Stirring Constantly, Until Tender. Set Aside. |
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2
Done
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Cook the Diced Potatoes in Boiling Water to Cover For 15 Minutes, or Until Tender Depends on How Small You Diced Them; Drain Well, and Set Aside. |
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3
Done
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Bring the Chicken Broth to a Boil in a Large Saucepan; Add Green Beans, and Cook 30 to 35 Minutes or Until Tender. Add the Reserved Green Onions and Potato; Stir Well. |
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4
Done
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Transfer Half of the Green Bean Mixture to the Container of an Electric Blender; Cover and Process Until Smooth, Stopping Once to Scrape Down the Sides. Repeat the Procedure With the Remaining Green Bean Mixture. Sometimes I Like to Use My Immersion Blender, Leaving Some of the Pieces Whole. Return the Pureed Mixture to the Saucepan and Bring to a Boil. Reduce Heat; Stir in Whipping Cream or Half and Half, Lemon Juice, and Tarragon. Cook Until Thoroughly Heated. Serve, and Sprinkle With Black Pepper. |
