German Green Bean Soup Recipe (Grüne Bohnensuppe)

Step 1

Place the bacon in a cold, medium to large saucepan and set it over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Cook the bacon until they're crispy, then add the chopped onion.

Step 3

Once the onion softens, add the green beans, potatoes, savory, salt, pepper, and stock.

Step 4

Bring your German bean soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the vegetables are cooked.

Step 5

Transfer about a third of bohnensuppe from the pan into a bowl.

Step 6

Use an immersion blender to puree it, then add the sour cream and continue blending.

Step 7

Place the pureed bean soup back into the pan.

Step 8

Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning, then reheat for a few minutes, but do not boil.

Step 9

Remove your bohnensuppe from the heat and transfer it into serving bowls.

Step 10

Garnish with parsley or more bacon bits, if preferred, then serve.