creamy-green-bean-and-potato-soup.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Place the green beans into a pot with enough water to cover. Add the baking soda to the water; bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the green beans are nearly tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain the water from the green beans; set aside.",
        "Place the potatoes into a large pot with enough salted water to cover; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and continue cooking until almost tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, but do not drain the water from the pot.",
        "Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and bacon bits in the melted butter until the onions are soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes; add to the large pot with the potatoes, along with the cream of chicken soup and milk; stir until smooth. Add the green beans. Season with salt and pepper.",
        "Place the large pot over low heat and cook the soup at a simmer until hot and the flavors have melded, about 30 minutes."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "3 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces",
        "1 tablespoon baking soda",
        "1 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes",
        "1/3 cup melted butter",
        "1/2 cup diced onion",
        "1/3 cup bacon bits",
        "1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup",
        "3 cups milk",
        "salt and ground black pepper to taste"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Creamy Green Bean and Potato Soup",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/215099/creamy-green-bean-and-potato-soup/"
}