You can make this with both green and yellow beans.
Ingredients:
1½ lb (750 g) green beans
Directions:
1. Trim the stem ends and chop into ¾-inch (2 cm) pieces.
2. Steam until tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Purée with ½ to ⅔ cup (125 to 150 mL) water until it reaches the texture of a smooth, thick soup. Makes about 3 cups (750 mL).
Nutritional Information:
Green beans are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, vitamin A, fibre, potassium, folate, and iron.
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