Butter bean soup

Butter bean soup is a hearty, creamy stew made from large, white butter beans (also known as lima beans), often simmered with aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and celery, and seasoned with herbs. It is a comforting dish with roots in various cuisines, particularly popular in the American South and parts of Europe.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This soup is a good source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber, making it filling and nutritious. It is relatively low in fat and provides key nutrients like iron, potassium, and folate, with a typical serving containing around 200-300 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	3 g
Fiber	10 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	520 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Magnesium	80 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Folate	120 mcg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.3 mg
Zinc	1.8 mg
Manganese	1.2 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Butter beans are nutritionally unique for their high resistant starch content, which can benefit gut health, and the soup's creamy texture often comes from blending the beans themselves, requiring little to no added cream.