Vegetarian Butter Bean Soup Recipe

Butter beans, or lima beans, add such a great texture to a soup, being larger and softer than most beans. This simple vegetarian and vegan butter bean soup recipe is made with tomatoes and lots of veggies for a nutritious and soothing meal. Vegetarian butter bean soup recipe courtesy of Bush's® Beans.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups celery, finely chopped
• 1 cup carrots, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 4 cups water
• 2 16 ounce cans butter beans, drained
• 1 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp basil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Preparation:

In large pan, cook celery, carrots and onion in oil until soft. Add flour; cook and stir for 1 minute. Gradually add water, stirring until smooth.

Add beans and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until slightly thickened.

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