Description
This Butter Bean Soup is a creamy, garlicky, and nourishing recipe that’s perfect for chilly nights. Made with olive oil, garlic, onions, carrots, butter beans, and warm spices, it’s plant-based, budget-friendly, and ready in under 30 minutes. Comforting and satisfying, this soup is the perfect wholesome bowl of coziness all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
- 2 (15-ounce) cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped parsley, red chili flakes, croutons, lemon zest
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add sliced garlic and cook until golden. Stir in onions and carrots, cooking 5 minutes until softened.
- Add spices and beans: Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, and butter beans. Cook together for 2 minutes.
- Pour in broth: Add vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer and blend: Lower heat, simmer 10–12 minutes, then blend with an immersion or traditional blender until creamy. Leave some chunks if desired.
- Taste and finish: Adjust seasoning and garnish with fresh parsley, chili flakes, or olive oil before serving.
Notes
- For dry beans, soak overnight and cook 1–1.5 hours before using.
- Use high-quality vegetable broth for deeper flavor.
- Add lemon juice or zest for brightness.
- Stir in spinach, kale, or mushrooms for extra nutrients.
- Freezes well in portions for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
Keywords: Butter Bean Soup, Bean Soup Recipes, Soupy Beans, Creamy Bean Soup, Canned Bean Soup, Dry Bean Soup