15 minute Butterbean & Cumin Soup
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones that truly deliver — and this butterbean soup is a perfect example. Made with just five store-cupboard staples, it’s quick (ready in under 15 minutes), comforting, and packed with nutritional benefits.
Why it’s good for you:
Butterbeans – a fantastic plant-based protein source, they’re also rich in fibre to support digestion, balance blood sugar, and keep you feeling full.
Onions & Garlic – part of the allium family, they’re well known for their immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties. Garlic in particular supports heart health and gut health.
Cumin – not only does it add a warm, earthy flavour, but cumin has been linked to improved digestion and may help regulate blood sugar.
Vegetable Stock – the base of the soup, hydrating and nourishing, while allowing all the flavours to come together.
Served with a fresh salad on the side, this simple bowl becomes a balanced, nutrient-rich meal you can rely on any day of the week.
Optional Extras
If you’d like to give your soup an extra nutritional boost or a little twist, try adding:
1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast – a natural source of B vitamins (including B12 in fortified varieties), great for energy and nervous system support.
A pinch of Chilli Flakes – for gentle heat and an extra dose of antioxidants.
A swirl of Kefir – to finish, adding a creamy texture plus a dose of probiotics for gut health.
INGREDIENTS
I can of butterbeans
1 shallot, diced
1 clove of garlic, diced
EV Olive oil
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
600ml vegetable stock
Optional Extras: 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, 1/4 tsp chilli flakes, 30ml kefir
METHOD
Drain and rinse the beans
Chop the shallot and garlic
Heat the olive oil in a pan and gently sweat the shallot and garlic approximately 3minutes until translucent
Add the drained beans and half of the stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 5mins
While that is cooking heat 1tbsp of olive oil and add the cumin seeds and fry until fragrant
Add the remaining stock to the soup and blitz in your blender until smooth
Pour into your favourite bowl and spoon over the cumin oil
Serve with salad or life changing bread
If you want to add optional extras, add the nutritional yeast and chilli flakes to the blender before blitzing. Spoon over the kefir when you serve
