Description
Transylvanian Green Bean and Bacon Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines fresh green beans, crispy bacon, and tender potatoes in a savory broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Add the diced potato, green beans, chicken broth, and dried thyme to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes and green beans are tender.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the crispy bacon just before serving.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the bacon with smoked paprika and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Add a splash of lemon juice or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for an extra kick of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Transylvanian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg