Name: Easy Butter Bean Soup with No Tomatoes (Comforting & Healthy)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (optional); 2 (15 oz) cans butter beans, drained and rinsed; 5 cups vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp dried thyme; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 cups chopped kale or spinach (optional); Fresh parsley, for garnish

Easy Butter Bean Soup with No Tomatoes (Comforting & Healthy)

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A hearty, healthy butter bean soup made with sautéed vegetables, savory herbs, and creamy beans. Naturally vegetarian and easy to adapt with pantry staples.

Author: Maya Lawson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (optional)
2 (15 oz) cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
5 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups chopped kale or spinach (optional)
Fresh parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery for 8–10 minutes.
Add garlic, thyme, and optional tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes more.
Stir in butter beans and broth. Add bay leaf.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20–25 minutes.
Optional: mash some beans for creaminess or blend part of the soup.
Stir in kale or spinach until wilted.
Season to taste and serve hot with parsley on top.

Notes

Freeze leftovers up to 3 months.
Use dried beans for traditional method.
Add paprika or lemon juice for a flavor twist.

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