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Brothy Carrot Butter Bean Soup

Cozy Up with Brothy Carrot Butter Bean Soup Delight

Enjoy a warm bowl of Brothy Carrot Butter Bean Soup that showcases autumn's bounty with creamy beans and sweet carrots.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 cups Butter Beans Can substitute with canned lima beans
  • 3 cups Carrots Cut into uniform half-moons
  • 1 large Sweet Onion Substitutable with cipolline onions
  • 1 medium Honeynut Squash Can swap with butternut squash
  • 4 cloves Garlic Roasting enhances sweetness
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use extra virgin for enhanced flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo Pepper Red pepper flakes are a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Optional for garnish
  • 4 cups Water Vegetable or chicken stock enhances flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large Pot
  • Blender
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. Slice the sweet onion and carrots into uniform half-moons and halve the honeynut squash lengthwise, scooping out seeds.
  3. Toss the sliced onion and unpeeled garlic with olive oil and salt. Place squash cut-side down on a lined baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
  4. In a pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, add carrots and sauté for 10-12 minutes. Stir in Aleppo pepper and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  5. Remove roasted vegetables from the oven, peel garlic, and add to the pot with butter beans and water.
  6. Simmer the mixture gently for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Blend the roasted squash and garlic with a ladleful of broth until smooth.
  8. Return the blended mixture to the pot and stir in dill, simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 7000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for up to three months. The flavors deepen over time, making it a great make-ahead option.

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