In Hungary the most widely planted bean type is yellow bean, this variety is more popular than green bean. Yellow beans belong to the family of snap beans, which can be eaten pod and all. Compared to other been varieties yellow wax beans contain less protein and carbohydrate, easily digestible; therefore, they can be included in any slimming diet. The waxy pods contain vitamins A, B1, B2 and C, and their fiber content is also significant. Because of their diuretic and kidney cleanse effect it’s recommended to consume yellow beans regularly.

In the traditional Hungarian cuisine yellow beans are used in soups and stews, but there are tons of recipes that call for them as a component of salads or side dishes. If you google yellow bean soup recipes, you can find various preparation methods, which are not better or worse, just different. In my family yellow bean soup is made with roux and sour cream, either seasoned with garlic and dill, or with onion and parsley leaves.