Amazing green bean soup from grandma – traditional recipe recept

Name: Amazing green bean soup from grandma – traditional recipe
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 300 g green beans (fresh or canned); 4 small potatoes; a few bay leaves; salt and pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon sweet red paprika; 100 ml cream; 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar; 2 cloves of garlic; 1 tablespoon plain flour

Easy to prepare
4 serving
35 minutes

Jan, 22. 12. 2025

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This green bean soup based on your grandmother’s recipe is a great everyday meal. It is full of flavor, healthy and simple to prepare. Whether you use fresh or canned beans, this soup will always remind you of home comforts and the good old days.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

300 g green beans (fresh or canned)
4 small potatoes
a few bay leaves
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon sweet red paprika
100 ml cream
1–2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar
2 cloves of garlic
1 tablespoon plain flour

Preparation procedure

Preparing the beans: If you use fresh beans, first clean them, wash them and cut into smaller pieces. If you have canned beans, you'll save time, but it's optional.
Cooking the beans: Place the beans into a pot and cover with water. Add bay leaves, salt, pepper and crushed garlic. Cook for about 15 minutes.
Adding paprika and flour: Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix the plain flour with the red paprika. Gradually add this mixture to the soup and stir well. Cook for another 10 minutes.
Finishing the soup: At the end, season the soup with lemon juice or vinegar according to your preference. If you like a creamier soup, add the cream.
Serving: Serve the soup hot. If you like, you can sprinkle it with a bit of fresh herbs or add a small piece of bread on the side.

Conclusion

This green bean soup is not only tasty, but also healthy and nutritious. Combined with garlic and lemon juice it is a great dish for any occasion. Try this traditional recipe and let yourself be carried away by its excellent taste, which will take you back to the times when cooking was truly an art.