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Cozy Creamy Vegan Butter Bean Soup: Easy 30-Min Meal

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This creamy vegan butter bean soup comes together in just 30 minutes using simple pantry staples. It’s velvety, savory, and completely dairy-free—perfect for cozy nights when you need comfort without the fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (15-ounce) cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Optional garnish: olive oil drizzle, red pepper flakes, fresh parsley or chives, crusty bread

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Drain and rinse the butter beans.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and smoked paprika. Cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the rinsed butter beans and vegetable broth. Stir, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a gentle boil over high heat.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and velvety. (Alternatively, carefully blend in batches in a countertop blender.)
  7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If too thick, stir in extra broth or water.
  8. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with olive oil, red pepper flakes, and fresh herbs. Serve with crusty bread.

Notes

For an even creamier texture, reserve about 1/2 cup of whole butter beans before blending and stir them back in after blending. Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness. A squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens the flavor. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 4 days and freeze well for up to 3 months.

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