German Green Bean Soup

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serves/makes:

ready in:
30-60 minutes

ingredients

5 cups fresh green beans, cut in small pieces
6 cups water
3 cups potatoes, cut small
3 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups rich milk
1 cup cream
1/2 cup butter

directions

Combine beans, water, onion, salt, and pepper in a large kettle. Boil until beans are almost tender, then add potatoes.

When beans and potatoes are tender, add milk, cream, and butter. Bring to boiling point. Then cool for 5-10 minutes and serve.