Creamy Green Bean Soup

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Creamy green bean soup my mother always made from fresh green beans out of the garden!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 8 cups water

  • 2 pounds chopped fully-cooked ham

  • 4 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces

  • 3 cups cubed potatoes

  • 2 onions, sliced

  • 1 cup cream

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Directions

  1. Place the water, ham, green beans, potatoes, and onions into a large saucepan or soup pot, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the ham and vegetables are very tender, about 45 minutes. Skim off any excess fat. Pour in the cream, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

467 Calories
32g Fat
20g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 467
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 14g 72%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 1776mg 77%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 24g 49%
Vitamin C 64mg 72%
Calcium 75mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 820mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.