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Fresh German Green Bean Soup - (Grüne Bohnen Eintopf)

A hearty German stew with green beans, potatoes, carrots, bacon and sausages
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine German
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 217kcal
Author Marita

Ingredients

  • 100 g smoked bacon 3.5 oz
  • 1 onion about 120 g / 4.2 oz
  • 350 g carrots 12 oz (about 4 carrots)
  • 300 g potatoes 10 oz (about 4 potatoes)
  • 1 ltr beef or chicken broth/Stock 33 fl oz or 4.2 cups
  • 2 smoked German sauasges for example Mettwurst or you can substitute with Polish sausages such as Krakauer or Kabanossi
  • 500 g green beans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon summer savory if not available substitute with ¼ teaspoon sage and ½ teaspoon thyme.
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Roughly cube the bacon, onion, carrots and potatoes. Wash the beans and chop of the ends on both sides. Slice into bite site length.
  • Slice the sausages.
  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and fry the bacon and onions until they start to brown.
  • Pour in the meat broth and add the potatoes and carrots. Bring to boil for around 10 minutes.
  • Add the green beans and cook for a further 15 minutes.
  • Season with summer savory or subsitute. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with a rye bread or a crusty roll.

Notes

I would recommend you check out the step by step photos in the main post. 

Storage Instructions

This soup will keep in the fridge for up to three days. Store in an airtight container. To reheat, simply bring the soup up to boil. Please be aware that the beans will get softer every time you reheat the soup.
This soup is perfect for freezing. Store in portions and the soup will stay good for up to three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 999mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 15546IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 3mg