Butterbean, Potato & Bacon Soup Recipe

By Angela Casley
nzme
Enjoy this creamy butterbean soup with a side of crunchy toast and a topping of crispy bacon. Photo / Babiche Martens

A holy trinity combines in this creamy and comforting soup.

Take this soup in a thermos flask for a warming lunch or serve for dinner with a garnish of crispy kale and fresh herbs. Cheesy toast never goes amiss.

BUTTERBEAN, POTATO AND BACON SOUP RECIPE

Serves 4

20g butter

2 medium onion, chopped

2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped

4 rashers bacon, chopped

3 stalks thyme, leaves removed

390g tin butter beans, drained

2 tsp grainy mustard

750ml chicken stock

2 cups kale

Salt and pepper, to taste
To serve

Crispy bacon

Kale

Thyme leaves
  1. Start by melting the butter in a large pot. Add the onion, potatoes, bacon, thyme and butter beans. Give it a good stir, then add the mustard and let the flavours mingle for a few minutes.
  2. Add the stock and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are completely soft. Stir through the kale.
  3. Let the soup cool a little before pureeing with a stick blender. Season to your liking.
  4. Cook a few bits of extra bacon to serve if desired. Otherwise, serve with some thyme leaves and a good grind of pepper.

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