Ingredients

  • 1 quart vegetable stock (or broth, water if lacking either)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans
  • 1 large white onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove (or 1/8-1/4 tsp garlic powder)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 14 teaspoon white pepper (black works fine too)
  • 1 large rosemary sprig
  • 1 bay leaf

Method

  • Rinse and drain the beans well.
  • Put all the ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce and let simmer, loosely covered, for about 30 minutes or until the beans and onions have softened.
  • Remove the rosemary sprig and bay leaf after cooking.
  • Puree to your liking in a blender or food processor, then garnish with some fresh parsley.