Description
A hearty and delicious butter bean soup, perfect for cozying up on a chilly day with simple ingredients packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (plus more for serving)
- 1 onion, diced
- 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
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion to the pot and cook until it is soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, Italian herb seasoning, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the diced carrots and celery. Toss everything together to combine.
- While the veggies cook, place 1 ½ cans of rinsed butter beans and 1 cup of water into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended beans into the pot along with the remaining whole beans, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the pot slightly ajar and let it cook for about 25 minutes until the beans and vegetables are tender, and the broth is flavorful.
- Turn off the heat and taste the soup. Adjust the seasonings as needed. Serve hot with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of black pepper.
Notes
For a creamier texture, blend in more beans or add a splash of cream before serving. Feel free to add other vegetables for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg