Old German Green Bean Soup

smoked bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories, while milk is a budget-friendly alternative.

Cut 3 slices of bacon and brown them in a pot.

Drain the grease from the bacon.

Add 2 quarts of green beans to the pot.

Sprinkle in some onion powder and garlic powder to taste.

Pour in beef broth to the pot.

Prepare a slurry of cream and flour to thicken the soup.

Bring the mixture to a boil and let it thicken for about 10 minutes.

Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens