Description
A comforting, creamy butter bean soup that warms you up on chilly days, packed with protein and fiber.
Ingredients
- 2 cups butter beans, cooked (or canned)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Toss in the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables soften.
- Add the cooked butter beans, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
- For a creamier consistency, blend part of the soup with an immersion blender according to your texture preference.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
This soup pairs well with crusty bread or a fresh side salad. Add sour cream or cheese for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American