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Creamy Green Bean and Parmesan Soup is for Soup.

Creamy Green Bean and Parmesan Soup takes several minutes to prepare.

Creamy Green Bean and Parmesan Soup takes several minutes to cook.

Creamy Green Bean and Parmesan Soup makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy Green Bean and Parmesan Soup are:

2 Tablespoons Butter...or a butter flavored cooking spray
1/2 Cup Chopped Onions
1 Celery Stalk..Sliced
8 Ounces Green Beans
1 Garlic Clove...Crushed
2 Cups Chicken Stock/Broth
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese...Grated
1/4 Cup Low Fat Buttermilk (or Milk)
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 Tablespoons fresh Parsley...Chopped for garnish

Here is how you make Creamy Green Bean and Parmesan Soup:

1) Melt the butter in a medium saucepan...or save calories by using a cooking spray. Add the onions, celery, green beans and garlic...cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently. 2) Sir in the stock/broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes until the veggies are tender.3) Using a hand held immersion blender...blend the soup until smooth. Or pour the soup into a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Reheat slowly.4) Sir in the grated Parmesan cheese and buttermilk or milk. Serve in a warmed bowl garnished with chopped parsley. Serve hot.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FITJFITZ.

The nutritional information for Creamy Green Bean and Parmesan Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 122.2

• Total Fat: 7.1 g
• Cholesterol: 20.8 mg
• Sodium: 743.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 8.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
• Protein: 7.7 g