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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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 351 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Greek

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
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • olive oil
  • pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cook noodles to al dente (according to package directions), drain and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Add onion, celery, fennel and stir, cook stirring occasionally until everything is softened and starting to turn golden, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Add zucchini and stir, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add garlic, cumin, thyme, salt and pepper.  Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

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 Information

Calories 351kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 48.1g (16%) Protein 14.4g (29%) Fat 11.7g (18%) Saturated Fat 6.9g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 36.5mg (12%) Sodium 2247.2mg (94%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 3.8g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351

% Daily Value*

Calories 351kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 48.1g 16%
Protein 14.4g 29%
Fat 11.7g 18%
Saturated Fat 6.9g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g 4%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 36.5mg 12%
Sodium 2247.2mg 94%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 3.8g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.