Butter Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Butter Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 12 quarts chicken broth; 4 tablespoons chicken base (not boullion...too salty); 2 bay leaves; 4 (15 ounce) cans butter beans, drained; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 small onion, diced; 3 celery ribs, diced; 3 carrots, peeled and diced; 2 cups diced ham; 2 teaspoons garlic granules (I prefer a few minced cloves of fresh garlic); ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 tablespoon parsley, minced

Servings: persons

3 12 quarts chicken broth
4 tablespoons chicken base (not boullion...too salty)
2 bay leaves
4 (15 ounce) cans butter beans, drained
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
3 celery ribs, diced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
2 cups diced ham
2 teaspoons garlic granules (I prefer a few minced cloves of fresh garlic)
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon parsley, minced

1
In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.
2
Add base, bay leaves and beans.
3
Reduce heat, and simmer.
4
In a skillet or saute pan, heat oil until shimmery, and add diced onion, celery and carrot, and cook until soft, 10 minutes or so.
5
Add diced ham to the pan and saute until ham begins to brown.
6
Add garlic, salt, thyme and parsley to pan, and continue to cook about 10 minutes.
7
Scrape contents of pan into the stockpot with the soup and beans.
8
Continue to simmer about 2 hours.
9
Remove bay leaves before serving.

1182

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 12 quarts chicken broth, 4 tablespoons chicken base (not boullion...too salty), 2 bay leaves, 4 (15 ounce) cans butter beans, drained, and more.

Yes, Butter Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butter Bean Soup

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