Author Notes
This smooth and silky autumnal soup is perfect with a chunk of buttered, crusty bread and a mug of hot tea. Experiment with different beans to create an array of textures, colours and flavors. This recipe was written by the Healthline Editorial Team: http://www.healthline.com/health-recipes/butter-bean-soup —Healthline
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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons
butter
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3
slices bacon
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2
red onions, peeled and chopped
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2
garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
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2
14-ounce cans of butter beans, drained and washed
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3 cups
chicken stock
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4 teaspoons
fresh oregano
Directions
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Heat the butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and fry for 10 minutes or until crispy. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel.
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Add the onions to the same frying pan that cooked the bacon and fry for 3 to 5 minutes or until translucent. Add the garlic and fry for a further 2 minutes.
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Add the stock, beans, and oregano. Bring to a boil, turn down, and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Blend the soup until smooth and top with chopped bacon rashers.
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