Butter Bean Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Soup

Warm up with a bowl of Butter Bean Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Soup, a hearty, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for cozy nights or elegant gatherings. This creamy yet chunky soup combines protein-rich butter beans with the tangy sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes and the herbaceous richness of pesto for a truly elevated comfort food experience. Freshly sautéed aromatics like onion, garlic, carrot, and celery build a savory base, while a touch of lemon juice brightens every spoonful. Blended to achieve the perfect balance of velvety smoothness and satisfying texture, this 30-minute soup is as easy as it is delicious. Garnished with fresh basil leaves, it’s a vibrant, gluten-free meal that’s ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Serve it with crusty bread for an irresistible pairing!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups butter beans, canned (drained and rinsed)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, finely diced
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the sun-dried tomatoes, butter beans, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Using an immersion blender, blend the soup partially, leaving some chunks for texture. Alternatively, transfer half the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return to the pot.

Step 7

Stir in the pesto and lemon juice. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1053.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1027.4

Total Fat 53.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 4.8mg	0%
Sodium 3420.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.2g	0%
Total Sugars 17.3g
Protein 34.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 454.1mg	0%
Iron 12.4mg	0%
Potassium 2634.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.9%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 40.8%