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Butter Bean, Bacon & Thyme Soup

31st August 2007 - By Michelle Minnaar
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The butter bean didn’t get its name for no reason. When you taste this creamy soup you would have never guessed there is no dairy in it.

Butter Bean, Bacon & Thyme Soup

Pulses are wonderful because they contain both starch and protein that make you feel satisfied for longer and they’re cheap.

The bacon is just a little luxury in this recipe but can easily be omitted and the soup suddenly becomes suitable for vegans.

https://www.greedygourmet.com/2007/08/31/butter-bean-bacon-thyme-soup/

Wondering what else you can do with butter beans? Check out this white bean dip!

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Butter Bean, Bacon & Thyme Soup


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  • Author: Michelle Minnaar
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
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Ingredients

  • 200g (7 oz) dried butter beans
  • 30ml (2 tbsp) oil
  • 150g (5 oz) bacon
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced, about 10g (0.5 oz)
  • 1 onion, roughly chopped, about 125g (4.5 oz)
  • 1 medium leek, roughly chopped, about 125g (4.5 oz)
  • 500ml (2 cups) vegetable stock
  • 250ml (1 cup) water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 15ml (1 tbsp) spring fresh thyme, chopped or 5ml (1 tsp) dried thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. You need to soak the beans for at least 12 hours (alternatively overnight) in plenty of cold water. Drain the beans afterwards.
  2. Now heat the oil (of your choice) in a medium saucepan and cook the bacon in it for 5 minutes or until lightly crispy and golden. Remove the bacon from the saucepan and put it to one side.
  3. Immediately add the garlic, onion and leek to the pan and fry for 2 minutes or until slightly browned.
  4. Next, add the stock, water, drained beans, bay leaf and thyme to the saucepan. Bring to the boil; cover and simmer gently for 20-30 minutes or until the beans are tender, skimming off any scum that appears on the surface.
  5. Remove the bay leaf.
  6. Set aside to cool slightly, then purée using a hand blender (preferably), blender or food processor until smooth.
  7. Snip the bacon in bite-sized pieces and add to the soup.
  8. Season with salt and pepper; return to the saucepan and reheat gently until piping hot.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 401
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 1023 mg
  • Fat: 18.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 31 g
  • Fiber: 8.5 g
  • Protein: 27.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 43 mg

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Comments

  1. Anita says

    12th September 2007 at 5:26 pm

    looks gorgeous!

    I found your blog via Tami’s soup challenge… it’s beautiful. 🙂 I can’t wait to read more.

    Reply
  2. Michelle says

    12th September 2007 at 6:36 pm

    Thanks, Anita!

    Your Watermelon Gazpacho is highly imaginative and looks great. I’ve checked out your site and can’t stop reading. 🙂

    Reply
  3. joey says

    14th September 2007 at 3:17 am

    Hi! Found you through Tami’s Soup Challenge as well 🙂 This is a fantastic entry…I love beans and bacon…especially together! That’s a lovely photos 🙂

    Reply
  4. sam says

    14th September 2007 at 5:17 am

    i just found your blog via the soup challenge – this looks so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  5. Michelle says

    14th September 2007 at 10:53 pm

    Thanks, Joey & Sam! Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Rasa Malaysia says

    28th September 2007 at 9:43 pm

    I found your site through Cook Sisters. You have a beautiful blog with great photos and nice recipe. This soup is delicious looking.

    Reply
  7. Michelle says

    1st October 2007 at 11:13 am

    Thanks for all the compliments, Rasa Malaysia!

    Reply
  8. Wanda says

    14th January 2008 at 7:06 am

    I stumbled upon your blog, and I am really happy I did. This soup sounds nourishing and looks great. Nice photos.

    Reply
  9. Michelle says

    10th February 2008 at 9:59 pm

    Wanda: Thanks! Stumple Upon is a great tool, isn’t it? I have discovered loads of site I wouldn’t have by simply using Google.

    Reply
  10. The Halogen Oven Site says

    13th March 2011 at 10:04 pm

    What a fantastic looking recipe!

    Mothers day is coming up soon, I think my mum would really like this for a home made lunch… I’ll be giving this a go!

    Thanks

    Barry

    Reply
  11. Halogen Oven says

    21st March 2011 at 4:18 pm

    I love the butterbean soap, its very creamy and if you like a little kick, try adding some pepper, it works a treat!

    Reply
  12. Natalie from Proofer King says

    5th October 2011 at 2:11 am

    Spectacular photos! I have to try this for the upcoming cold nights. I’m always on the hunt for new and exciting soups. Will let you know how this one turns out. Thanks!

    Reply
  13. Halogen oven Review says

    20th August 2012 at 2:39 pm

    I cooked this last night, I am on a diet so its helping me lots, very low in fat and very tasty.

    Reply
  14. Renil M. George says

    1st October 2017 at 1:44 pm

    What a fantastic looking recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • michelle says

      21st October 2017 at 10:43 pm

      thanks!

      Reply

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