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Butter Bean Soup

A comforting and nutritious butter bean soup packed with protein and fiber, perfect for a healthy meal.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
  • 1 onion, diced (any color)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 medium-sized carrots, diced
  • 2 medium-sized celery ribs, diced
  • 2 cans (14oz/400 grams each) butter beans, drained
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 2 cups (480 ml) low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¾ teaspoon fine salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to serve

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large heavy-based pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, Italian herb seasoning, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add the diced carrots and celery. Toss to combine.
  5. Meanwhile, add 1 ½ cans of butter beans and 1 cup of water to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, then transfer the pureed beans along with the whole beans to the pot.
  6. Add the vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  7. Reduce the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the pot with the lid slightly ajar and cook until the broth is flavorful and the beans and vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes.
  8. Turn off the heat, taste the soup, and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and freshly ground black pepper, if desired.

Notes

For added creaminess, blend all the beans instead of leaving some whole. Adjust the cayenne pepper to your taste.

  • Author: aymane-mouraigmail-com-2
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Vegan
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 57g
  • Fiber: 15g
  • Protein: 17g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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