*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Cream of Green Bean Soup

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  pound         Fresh green beans
   3      cups          Chicken broth
   2                    Small potatoes; peeled -- 1/4s
     1/2  cup           Chopped fresh chives
     1/4  cup           Butter
   2                    Small garlic cloves -- crushed
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
     1/8  teaspoon      Pepper
     1/4  cup           Sour cream
   1      tablespoon    Lemon juice

Wash beans; trim ends and remove strings, if necessary. Cut beans into 2-in. lengths.
Combine the beans and next 5 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.  
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 25 min. or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in salt and pepper.
Place about 1/3 of bean mixture in container of an electric blender; process until smooth.  
Repeat procedure with remaining mixture. Return to saucepan; stir in the sour cream and lemon juice. 
Cook until soup is thoroughly heated, stirring constantly (do not boil). Yield: 8 cups.

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