Tomato Green Bean Soup

Name: Tomato Green Bean Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped carrots; 2 teaspoons butter; 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 cups diced fresh tomatoes; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

This colorful soup is delicious anytime of year. When I can't get homegrown tomatoes and green beans, I've found that frozen beans and canned tomatoes (or even stewed tomatoes) work just fine. Served with warm breadsticks, this soup is a complete meal. —Bernice Nolan, Granite City, Illinois

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots
2 teaspoons butter
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups diced fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrots in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in the broth, beans and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in the tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 58 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable.

Originally published as Tomato Green Bean Soup in Light & Tasty June/July 2001

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SaraM15

Apr 1, 2016

Loved the soup recipe. I used can of diced tomatoes, and I added diced ham, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and a few handfuls of small pasta. Very tasty. Thanks for sharing, Bernice!
Libyan1

Dec 13, 2015

I like it before I try it.
bevery1949

Sep 3, 2015

Made recipe as written. My husband loves soup for lunch. He had a 2nd bowl. Will try it with my homemade stewed tomatoes and my frozen green beans this winter.
bjsilve0

Dec 11, 2011

Very good and low Weight Watcher points.
debbysbydesign

Sep 29, 2011

Oops for got to rate this yummy soup. Left my review abrove. ;-)
debbysbydesign

Sep 29, 2011

Made this with my fresh garden veggies and added sauteed chicken breast. Yummy...very tasty! My family is going to like this.
LegalSec

Apr 6, 2011

Very tasty soup. Good seasoning. I added some uncooked spiral rotini, red pepper flakes and instead of fresh tomatoes I added a can of petite diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil.