Best Butter Bean Soup With Watercress Recipes

BUTTER BEAN VEGGIE SOUP

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Dorothy Bertrand of Sellersburg, Indiana simmers this hearty basil-seasoned soup that's chock-full of five different vegetables. "I like to serve big bowls of it with corn bread," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 celery ribs, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cans (15 ounces each) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute the celery, carrots and onion in oil until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add the broth., Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until soup is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 661mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BUTTER BEAN SOUP WITH WATERCRESS

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Make and share this Butter Bean Soup With Watercress recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Norahs Girl

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 large leeks, washed and sliced
2 medium potatoes, diced
2 (15 ounce) cans butter beans, drained
2 bunches watercress, washed and chopped (about 4 cups packed wt)
4 cups vegetable stock
salt
fresh ground pepper
light cream (to serve)

Steps:

Sauté onion and leeks in a heated oil until soft,about 5 minutes,add potatoes.
Add watercress and stir until wilted,about 3 minutes.
Add stock and beans and reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Puree soup,season and reheat gently.
Serve with a swirl of cream and a sprinkle of paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.8, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 557.7, Carbohydrate 56.2, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 12

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