[Growster...]

Just today, Mrs G had a brainwave regarding the runner bean glut.

She just chucked them in the liquidiser after a short boil, and asked me to comment on the flavour!

I thougth it was squash, as they're rampant at the moment, but no, they are superb in soups, and so I went and took off the rest (not the enormous chaps which will go for next year's seed), and we made about 4 lbs of puree for the freezer!

It must be a good bet for those long winter evenings which are supposed to fly by...!

This may well be an old way, and done by most good people here, but they look and smell gorgeous!

[GrannieAnnie]

Mmmmm, interesting Growster!  I put runner beans into stews, but never tried runner bean soup.  Another idea for my list!   

[Lulu]

I have a friend who says runner bean soup is nice - not found a recipe yet though.  Just googled it - found a few and basically it looks pretty easy.  Might try it on OH.

[Spana]

I juiced some last year I wont be juice them this year

[Paul Plots]

I had never considered using runner beans as a main ingredient for a soup. Green soup tasting of runner beans. 

But... after one quick search I've found a recipe that looks worth trying so... many thanks for the idea Mr G. Appreciated. 

Green bean soup link Worth a try I think.  :happy:

[Madame Cholet]

great way to freeze and add to mixed soup or stews thanks.

[Growster...]

Thanks All - the one we had yesterday evening did have lots of other veg in as well, including kale, which is great for substance and also dark colouring, but we were particularly happy with the bean taste and texture!

I think we'll use a few ounces each time, and vary the flavours with leeks and parsnips when I'm allowed down to 'The Patch' to harvest them (which is not yet, but I can't wait...)!

[Yana]

I was scratching my brains for something to use the runner beans up.
Chutney - check
Sliced / blanched / frozen - check
Soup??
The recipe link looks easy enough so will give it a go today and like the idea of storing the 'sauce' For the winter stews. I've got a load of over-sized French beans that I intend to pod and dry / freeze to use so the runner bean sauce will be ideal.

[allotmentann]

Strangely enough I had been looking at runner bean soup recipes this week and wondering if they would be nice. I thought the texture might be a bit strange,  perhaps I will give it a go now and try. This grow your own is getting expensive - I have just had to buy a second freezer as I have no room at all left in my old one! Still winter food shopping should be significantly cheaper!

[Madame Cholet]

great way to freeze and add to mixed soup or stews thanks.

I could dehydrate them too ready cooked.

[drypulse]

I have never tried it myself, but I have a few wine making books and more than one has sworn by runner bean wine! Someone try it and let me know? i'm not brave enough 

[Madame Cholet]

I have never tried it myself, but I have a few wine making books and more than one has sworn by runner bean wine! Someone try it and let me know? i'm not brave enough 

could be like the pea pod stuff on the goodlife


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[Yana]

Tried the runner bean soup this evening. Was really nice with garlic bread and Parmesan.

[Growster...]

Tried the runner bean soup this evening. Was really nice with garlic bread and Parmesan.

Hadn't thought of Parmesan, Yana - shades of Minestrone...?

[Growster...]

I have never tried it myself, but I have a few wine making books and more than one has sworn by runner bean wine! Someone try it and let me know? i'm not brave enough 

could be like the pea pod stuff on the goodlife


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We were wondering about runner bean wine, but veg wines tend to take ages to finish and mature, and we can't wait that long...!

Peapod Burgundy was a staple in The Good household wasn't it!