Butter Bean Soup
An easy and spectacular transformation of the protein-rich butter bean into a silken puree soup infused with the flavour of wild mushrooms and truffles. Make it vegetarian by substituting vegetable stock for the chicken.
by Jodi MacKinnon (QFG)
Butter Bean Soup
Prep time
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook time
Cook Time
20 mins
Total time
Total Time
25 mins

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp duck fat
  • 1 shallot (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp ground thyme
  • 1 tsp porcini powder
  • 2 cups butter beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tsp black truffle paste

Instructions:

  1. Melt the duck fat in a pot over medium-high heat. When hot, add the shallot and saute until soft and translucent. Add the thyme and porcini powder.
  2. Stir in the butter beans and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
  3. Add the black truffle paste to the soup and season. Puree in a blender until smooth and silky. Serve in bowls garnished with chives and parmesan crisps.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

About Jodi MacKinnon (QFG)

Qualifirst’s COO, Jodi loves cooking and baking, taking raw ingredients and turning them into something that is absolutely delicious, with just the right flavour balance, is one of her favourite pastimes.


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