Butterbean, Potato & Bacon Soup Recipe

Enjoy this creamy butterbean soup with a side of crunchy toast and a topping of crispy bacon. Photo / Babiche Martens

A holy trinity combines in this creamy and comforting soup.

Take this soup in a thermos flask for a warming lunch or serve for dinner with a garnish of crispy kale and fresh herbs. Cheesy toast never goes amiss.

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