Easy Butter Bean Soup

This easy butter bean soup recipe is a delicious tomato based soup packed with vegetables that's both thick and filling!

If you're looking for a hearty soup for a cold winter day then look no further than this easy butter bean soup recipe.

This healthy vegan soup is a good source of protein, is low cost and can be adapted to easily suit most dietary needs.

Like my cheesy cauliflower and white bean soup it's made with a can of butter beans.

You can easily make this soup from nearly any type of white beans. Just see the list of suggested substitutions below.

The rest of the ingredients are cheap too or may be even ones that you already have to hand.

This butter bean soup is low in calories at just 185 calories per serving.

It's got a tasty tomato tang to it whilst it's also packed with lots of healthy chunky vegetables.

Although we mostly enjoy this recipe for lunch it is extremely filling and can also be served for dinner with some homemade crusty bread.

My other half loves it when I make this soup because it also makes the house smell amazing whilst it's on a low simmer on our stove top.

Make sure you add this soup to your list of comforting soups.

It's one that you'll be making again and again!

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• Ingredients
• Step By Step Instructions
• Substitutions
• Equipment
• Are Butter Beans Good For You?
• FAQ's
• More Bean Soup Recipes For You To Try
• 📋 Easy Butter Bean Soup Recipe
• Nutrition Label
• Rate The Recipe

Ingredients

• Low Calorie Cooking Oil Spray or Olive oil
• Onion
• Garlic Cloves
• Carrots
• Frozen Peas
• Tomato Puree
• Paprika
• Tinned Chopped Tomatoes
• Tinned Butter Beans
• Vegetable Stock / Vegetable Broth
• Basil Leaves (optional for garnish)
• Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper

See recipe card for quantities.

Step By Step Instructions

Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this easy butterbean soup recipe:

Step 1

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan or soup pot.

Step 2

• Sauté onion and garlic.

Step 3

• Add the carrots and frozen peas.

Step 4

• Stir in the tomato puree and paprika.

Step 5

• Add the tinned tomatoes, drained butter beans and vegetable stock.

Step 6

• Simmer the soup for about 30 minutes.

Step 7

• Season to taste and garnish with some torn basil leaves.

Substitutions

• Low Calorie Cooking Oil Spray or Olive oil - you could also use vegetable oil
• Onion - I use a brown onion but you could use shallots instead.
• Garlic Cloves
• Carrots - I use fresh but you can use tinned.
• Frozen Peas
• Tomato Puree - you can also use a thick tomato sauce.
• Paprika
• Tinned Chopped Tomatoes
• Tinned Butter Beans - cannellini beans or white kidney beans work too. You can also use dried beans. Check out FAQ's below.
• Vegetable Stock / Vegetable Broth
• Basil Leaves (optional for garnish)
• Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

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Are Butter Beans Good For You?

Yes butter beans are extremely good for you. See list below for more details :-

• They're packed with vitamins and minerals.
• Butter beans contain both soluble and insoluble fibre meaning they keep you fuller for longer.
• They give you energy as they're rich in complex carbohydrates.
• Butter beans are not fattening. They're low in calories and fat so make a great addition to your diet especially if you're on a weightloss diet.
• They can help lower cholesterol.

FAQ's

How To Store Butter Bean Soup?

The soup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for 3 - 4 days maximum.

Can I Freeze This Soup?

Yes the soup can be transferred to an airtight container and frozen.

How Do I Reheat This Soup?

Allow soup to thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave.

I Only Have Dried Beans. Can I Use Them?

Yes. Cover the dry beans with cold water. Soak them overnight. Then drain and rinse them and cook them prior to adding them to this recipe.

Do I Have To Soak Butter Beans Before Cooking?

The great thing about canned beans is they are already pre-soaked. But if you are using dried beans you will have to soak them (see above).

Where Do Butter Beans Come From?

Butter beans come from South America. They are large and creamy tasting and can be used in many different dishes.

More Bean Soup Recipes For You To Try

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