Green Bean Soup

Name: Green Bean Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 7 ounces potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes; 3 cups vegetable stock or 3 cups chicken stock; 1 small cucumber, cut into chunks; 3 ounces watercress; 4 12 ounces green beans, trimmed and halved lengthwise; salt and pepper

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
7 ounces potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
3 cups vegetable stock or 3 cups chicken stock
1 small cucumber, cut into chunks
3 ounces watercress
4 12 ounces green beans, trimmed and halved lengthwise
salt and pepper

Directions

1

Heat the oil in a large pan and saute the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
2

Add the cubed potatoes and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
3

Stir in the stock, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes.
4

Add the cucumber to the pan and cook for a further 3 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
5

Add the watercress and allow to wilt.
6

Then place the soup in a food processor and blend until smooth.
7

Bring a small pan of water to a boil and steam the beans for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
8

Add the beans to the soup, season, and warm through.