Zwei-Bohnenensuppe (Two Bean Soup) Recipe

Name: Zwei-Bohnenensuppe (Two Bean Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups white beans, Dry; 4 ounces ham, Cubed; 1 cup cut green beans (Beans can be either fresh or frozen. Do not use canned.); ¼ cup celery, Diced; 1 green onion, Diced; 1 onion, Yellow, diced; 1 potato, Peeled & Diced; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons unbleached flour; ¾ cup beef broth; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 parsley, Sprig

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups white beans, Dry
4 ounces ham, Cubed
1 cup cut green beans (Beans can be either fresh or frozen. Do not use canned.)
¼ cup celery, Diced
1 green onion, Diced
1 onion, Yellow, diced
1 potato, Peeled & Diced
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons unbleached flour
¾ cup beef broth
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 parsley, Sprig

1
Cover white beans with cold water and soak overnight.
2
Drain and place beans in a 2-quart saucepan.
3
Add ham and enough cold water to cover beans by 1 inch.
4
Bring water to a boil and simmer for about 1 hour or until beans are tender.
5
Add green beans, celery, onion and potato.
6
Add enough water to cover the vegetables; simmer for 20 minutes.
7
In a frypan, melt butter and stir in flour.
8
Cook, stirring until lightly browned.
9
Remove from heat and stir in heated beef broth.
10
Cook mixture until smooth.
11
Stir mixture into the soup and simmer until soup is thickened and vegetables are tender.
12
Season with salt and pepper.
13
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

275

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups white beans, Dry, 4 ounces ham, Cubed, 1 cup cut green beans (Beans can be either fresh or frozen. Do not use canned.), ¼ cup celery, Diced, and more.

Yes, Zwei-Bohnenensuppe (Two Bean Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Zwei-Bohnenensuppe (Two Bean Soup)

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Variations & substitutions

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