Green Bean Soup with Mint

1. 1

   If youre using bacon, cook it in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until browned and crisp, then remove from the pan and reserve.

2. 2

   Cook the garlic and onion in the same saucepan, adding 2 tablespoons oil or butter if you did not use bacon, until softened, about 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the potato and stock and bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the potato is tender, about 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, cook the green beans in 2 cups salted boiling water.

5. 5

   When tender, remove them from the pot, reserving the cooking liquid.

6. 6

   Cool the potato mixture and green bean water slightly if time allows (its never a good idea to puree boiling hot mixtures if you can avoid it).

7. 7

   Place the potato mixture, green beans, green bean liquid, and mint in a blender or food processor.

8. 8

   Puree the mixture until smooth.

9. 9

   Season with salt and pepper, garnish with the mint and bacon pieces, if desired, and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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