Butter Bean + Chickpea Noodle Soup
This Butter Bean + Chickpea Noodle Soup is a comforting and nourishing twist on classic chicken noodle soup. Packed with creamy butter beans, protein-rich chickpea noodles, and a savory broth, it's a delicious soup that'll warm you from the inside out.
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Ingredients
- 200-225 g chickpea noodle cavatappi (or other gluten free noodle of choice) if you're not gluten free, use your favourite noodle
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 large fennel bulb, diced
- 1 small zucchini, halved and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 14oz cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 6-7 cups chicken broth
- 1 large or 2 small bay leaves
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Instructions
- Cook noodles to al dente (according to package directions), drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat, swirl or stir constantly until it is a deep brown and has a nutty aroma, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add onion, celery, fennel and stir, cook stirring occasionally until everything is softened and starting to turn golden, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add zucchini and stir, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
- Add garlic, cumin, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add butter beans, 6 cups chicken broth and bayleaf. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer, cook for 10-12 minutes with the lid mostly on, stir a few times. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired or add 1 more cup of broth if you prefer a brothier soup.
- To serve, add a scoop or two of cooked noodles to bowls and ladle the soup over. Garnish with feta cheese, a squeeze of lemon, olive oil and lots of black pepper.
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Notes
- This soup is very versatile! Swap the butter beans for canned chickpeas or another white bean. You could also add in a handful or two of greens like spinach or kale at the end.
- If you like this soup try our Creamy Greek Chickpea Soup or Easy Chicken and Vegetable Soup
Nutrition
Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 48.1g | Protein: 14.4g | Fat: 11.7g | Saturated Fat: 6.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 36.5mg | Sodium: 2247.2mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3.8g
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