Description
A deliciously creamy soup made with butter beans, garlic, and a hint of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add vegetable broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Fold in the butter beans, heating them through for about 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving warm.
Notes
- This soup pairs well with crusty bread.
- You can adjust the consistency by adding more broth or cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg