QUICK, EASY, AWESOME GREEN BEAN SOUP

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I think this is the only recipe I actually made out of some low-cal cookbook I bought. This is NOT a recipe for frozen or canned beans, use fresh and using enough garlic is the key. I usually use about 12 - 15 cloves. Like the title says, it's really quick, easy and awesome...I think it's also healthy!! Healthy is not one of my favorite cooking terms, so if it's healthy and I like it, you know it's good!!

Provided by Mrs Goodall

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups chicken broth (use fresh, canned low-fat or low sodium, whatever you like)
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 sprig thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon olive oil
12 garlic cloves, pressed (I use up to 15 cloves)
1/2 lb fresh green beans, cut into 1 1/2 inch lengths (basically cut so they will fit on a soup spoon)
1 egg
3 teaspoons parsley
crouton (or crostini, optional)

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer.
  • Press in garlic.
  • Add beans.
  • Simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
  • Adjust seasonings.
  • Beat egg well in a small bowl.
  • Temper egg by ladling some hot broth into the bowl.
  • Stir the soup while adding the egg to the simmering broth.
  • Add pepper to taste.
  • Top with croutons crostini if you choose.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.8, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 1724.6, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3, Protein 10.6

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