Microwave Butter Bean Soup Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Butter beans8 Ounce
 Soda bicarbonate1 Teaspoon
 Butter1 Ounce
 Onions8 Ounce, chopped
 Streaky bacon2 Ounce, chopped
 Chicken Stock - 1 pint, hot
 Mixed herbs1/2 Teaspoon
 Salt1 To taste
 Pepper To Taste
 Single Thin Cream - 1/4 pint
 Parsley1 Tablespoon, chopped

Directions

MAKING
1) In a large bowl filled with plenty of water, soak the butter beans with a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda. Let the beans soak for 12 hours. Drain and keep aside.
2) In a deep casserole, melt the butter. Add in the chopped onions and bacon. Saute a while before covering and cooking for 5 minutes. Stir once in between.
3) Next, toss in the drained butter beans.
4) Sprinkle the mixed herbs, salt and pepper. Cook for about 20 minutes while stirring once in between.
5) Let the soup rest in the casserole for 15 minutes.

SERVING
6) Before serving, stir in the cream. Pour into individual soup bowls.
7) Garnish with chopped parsley leaves.
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