Cumin and Harissa Butterbean Soup with Toaster Croutons

This cosy, flavour-packed soup is another clever way to use our cumin and harissa baked butterbeans. Just add stock, some fresh veg, and a handful of ...This cosy, flavour-packed soup is another clever way to use our cumin and harissa baked butterbeans. Just add stock, some fresh veg, and a handful of spinach, then top with garlicky toaster croutons and a sprinkle of parmesan. It’s hearty, wholesome, and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for a quick lunch or easy supper. Read more This cosy, flavour-packed soup is another clever way to use our cumin and harissa baked butterbeans. Just add stock, some fresh veg, and a handful of spinach, then top with garlicky toaster croutons and a sprinkle of parmesan. It’s hearty, wholesome, and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for a quick lunch or easy supper. This cosy, flavour-packed soup is another clever way to use our cumin and harissa baked butterbeans. Just add stock, some fresh veg, and a handful of spinach, then top with garlicky toaster croutons and a sprinkle of parmesan. It’s hearty, wholesome, and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for a quick lunch or easy supper.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
20 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Dairy, Gluten
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Herbs &
spices

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NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

14g
Protein
246kcal
Calories
7g
Total Fat
31g
Carbs
8g
Sugars
9g
Fibre
203mg
Calcium
16%
 
5mg
Iron
28%
 
106mg
Magnesium
25%
 
919mg
Potassium
20%
 
949mg
Sodium
41%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0.2mcg
Vitamin B12
8%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
1.9mg
Vitamin E
13%
 
88mcg
Vitamin B9
22%
 
219mcg
Vitamin A
24%
 
50mg
Vitamin C
56%
 
1.8mg
Zinc
16%
 
12mcg
Vitamin K
10%
 
0.5mg
Copper
56%
 
0.2mg
Vitamin B2
15%
 
2.9mg
Vitamin B3
18%
 
0.4mg
Vitamin B6
24%
 
225mg
Phosphorus
18%
 
Protein: 14g; Calories: 246kcal; Total Fat: 7g; Carbs: 31g; Sugars: 8g; Fibre: 9g; Calcium: 203mg (16%); Iron: 5mg (28%); Magnesium: 106mg (25%); Potassium: 919mg (20%); Sodium: 949mg (41%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0.2mcg (8%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 1.9mg (13%); Vitamin B9: 88mcg (22%); Vitamin A: 219mcg (24%); Vitamin C: 50mg (56%); Zinc: 1.8mg (16%); Vitamin K: 12mcg (10%); Copper: 0.5mg (56%); Vitamin B2: 0.2mg (15%); Vitamin B3: 2.9mg (18%); Vitamin B6: 0.4mg (24%); Phosphorus: 225mg (18%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Dairy, Gluten

Ingredients

Serves 4
passata
Swaps: chopped tomatoes (can)
sundried tomato paste
feel free to omit, but adds a nice flavour boost
harissa paste
Swaps: red wine vinegar
undrained
courgette
sliced into 0.5cm thick rounds
vegetable stock
For the toaster croutons
garlic cloves
To serve
parmesan cheese
finely grated
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Place the passata, sundried tomato paste, harissa, vinegar, cumin, and beans  into a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, until darkened and reduced. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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