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Creamy Green Bean Soup

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

Directions

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.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 1 hr

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 21, 2010

This will work well in a slow cooker also. Just wait till the last 45 minutes and add cream and set cooker on high. I like the slow cooker in the hotest summer months. We live in NV where the mid day can be clost to 115 or 120. Have to keep the kitchen COOL.

—JEAN61

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 13, 2011

Extremely bland!

—zsoy

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Dec 21, 2010

What a great way to use up that ham bone taking up freezer space! I didn't have any cream so I used skim milk powder instead. I don't think anyone noticed the difference because my kids and husband loved it.

—Dipmom

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Apr 06, 2011

I loved this recipe.......I just "tweaked" it a bit to make it my own. I added Chicken boullion, I used the pre-packaged (8 oz.) chopped ham bits (usually used in omlets) that you find in the dairy section with the cold cuts. I also added a few teaspoons of Oscar Meyer bacon bits. Instead of fresh onions I used seasoned onion flakes from my spice rack. The broth is thin but oh so good!

—Pat

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Mar 23, 2011

This is simply delicious! I made a few changes though. I used ham boullion in the water and used about twice the amount of beans. Also I didn't have enough ham on hand so I threw in some leftover bacon i had in the freezer. At first I thought it was a bit bland, but after sitting for an hour after cooking, the flavors came through a lot more. The broth is really thin so if you like a thicker soup, add more veggies. I will certainly make this again!!!!! You won't be disappointed!

—mama mia

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Aug 19, 2010

just wondering if you can freeze this. It is sooooo good!!

—MAU

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Feb 17, 2013

Will not make again. Not much taste. Even tried to spice it up after I was done with this, but no use. Just blah. :-(

—wrebma

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Jan 08, 2013

really good

—Michele

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Nutrition

Calories
467 kcal
23%

Carbohydrates
20.3 g
7%

Cholesterol
104 mg
35%

Fat
32.2 g
50%

Fiber
4.1 g
17%

Protein
24.4 g
49%

Sodium
1776 mg
71%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Creamy Green Bean Soup

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 467
Calories from Fat: 290

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32.2g 50 %
Saturated Fat 14.4g 72 %
Cholesterol 104mg 35 %
Sodium 1776mg 71 %
Potassium 820mg 23 %
Total Carbohydrates 20.3g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 4.1g 17 %
Protein 24.4g 49 %
Sugars 3.7g
Vitamin A 16 %
Vitamin C 107 %
Calcium 9 %
Iron 20 %
Thiamin 85 %
Niacin 84 %
Vitamin B6 47 %
Magnesium 19 %
Folate 24 %

* 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.