GREEN BEAN SOUP

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A hearty soup that was a favorite when I was a child. You won't believe how good this tastes from the simple ingredient list!!!!!! Kudos to my Grandmother who was a great cook. I miss you.

Provided by Mark Kovach

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion (yellow or white)
1 lb pole beans or 1 lb greasy back beans
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons shortening or 2 tablespoons bacon grease
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon vinegar (optional)

Steps:

  • add beans to pot with packing liquid. or water.
  • Thinly slice or dice onion and add to pot.
  • Add bay leaf, salt and pepper to taste and paprika.
  • Bring to boil then reduce to simmer, cook for 30 minutes for fresh or 10 minutes for canned.
  • Heat shortening or bacon grease in pan, add flour and cook rue for several minutes.
  • Add sour cream to rue and stir until combined.
  • Add mixture to pot.
  • Vinegar will give the soup extra bite. Add now.
  • Bring to a boil to thicken soup, stir well for two minutes then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.1, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 29.9, Sodium 57.3, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 8.2, Protein 4.9

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