Mom's Butter Bean Soup

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My mom’s butter bean soup is pure comfort food to me. She made it weekly in a slow cooker, and this is my sped-up stovetop version. Add chopped cooked ham to make a hearty main dish if desired, or use vegetable broth to make it vegetarian. For a thicker soup, smash some of the beans using a large spoon.

white bowl of butter bean soup on wooden table with spoon and blue check napkin
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 large carrot, chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 5 cups chicken broth

  • 4 (14.5 ounce) cans butter beans, drained

  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery, and cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.

  2. Add garlic, marjoram, parsley, and thyme. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes more.

  3. Stir in chicken broth, butter beans, vinegar, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Ladle into bowls and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

575 Calories
6g Fat
98g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 575
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 1458mg 63%
Total Carbohydrate 98g 36%
Dietary Fiber 32g 115%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 37g 74%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 112mg 9%
Iron 11mg 61%
Potassium 2430mg 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.