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Butter Bean Soup Recipe

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This hearty Butter Bean Soup is a comforting and nutritious meal, featuring creamy blended butter beans combined with tender vegetables and fragrant herbs and spices. Perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner, this soup is easy to prepare using a stovetop, delivering rich flavors and satisfying textures. Serve it with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and crusty bread or croutons for a wholesome experience.

Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

  • 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. Sauté Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a large heavy-based pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until it becomes soft and translucent, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, Italian herb seasoning, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the diced carrots and celery and toss everything to combine.
  2. Blend Beans: While the vegetables cook, place 1 ½ cans of drained butter beans and 1 cup of water into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth to create a creamy bean puree. Transfer this puree along with the remaining whole butter beans into the pot with the sautéed vegetables.
  3. Add Liquids and Simmer: Pour in 2 cups of low sodium vegetable broth, add the bay leaf, fine salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook Soup: Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the pot, leaving the lid slightly ajar to allow steam to escape, and cook until the broth develops flavor and the beans and vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes.
  5. Season and Serve: Turn off the heat, taste the soup, and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the soup hot, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper. Accompany with crusty bread or croutons for an enhanced meal experience.

Notes

  • For extra creaminess, you can blend more than 1 ½ cans of beans or add a splash of plant-based milk.
  • Adjust the cayenne pepper to your heat preference, or omit it for a milder soup.
  • Low sodium vegetable broth helps control the salt level but can be substituted with homemade broth.
  • This soup freezes well; store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for added freshness.

Keywords: Butter Bean Soup, Vegetarian Soup, Healthy Soup, Bean Soup, Mediterranean Soup, Easy Soup Recipe

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