GREEN BEAN SOUP

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This soup has been passed down for generations beginning with my great-grandmother. I make it often, especially when I can use homegrown beans, carrots, onions and potatoes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

4 cups water
2 cups fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
1 medium onion, diced
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh parsley
1 sprig fresh savory or 1/4 teaspoon dried savory
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan or soup kettle, combine all the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Before serving, remove bay leaf and parsley and savory sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.