Butter Bean and Tomato Soup (in a Soup Maker)

This Butter Bean and Tomato Soup is thick, creamy (without any actual cream), and full of natural sweetness from the tomatoes, carrots, and red pepper. The butter beans give it a lovely smooth texture and plenty of protein, making it a filling and wholesome lunch or light dinner.

What You Need

For exact measurements, check the recipe card at the bottom of the page. Here’s a quick look at what you’ll need and why.

Onion and garlic – either a brown or red onion, plus two cloves of garlic.

Chopped tomatoes and tomato purée – the purée boosts the richness of the tinned tomatoes.

Butter beans – they’re what make this soup creamy and filling. Once blended, they add a velvety texture that thickens the soup naturally.

Carrots – a little sweetness to balance the tomatoes.

Red pepper – adds colour, vitamins, and a hint of natural sweetness.

Smoked paprika and dried basil – this combination brings both warmth and extra flavour.

Vegetable stock – use a cube or pot dissolved in hot water up to your soup maker’s MAX line.

Salt and pepper – season to taste at the end.

How To Make Butter Bean and Tomato Soup in a Soup Maker

Start by roughly chopping the onion, garlic, carrots, and red pepper. Don’t worry about being too precise, the soup maker will blend everything until smooth. You could also use the chop function if your soup maker has one.

Next, add all the ingredients straight into the soup maker jug: the chopped vegetables, butter beans, chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, smoked paprika, dried basil, and the vegetable stock cube or pot.

Pour in hot water directly to the maximum line of your soup maker. Give everything a quick stir to make sure nothing is stuck to the bottom.

Put the lid on and set the soup maker to the smooth setting.

Once the cycle has finished, carefully remove the lid and give the soup a quick taste. Add a little salt and pepper if you think it needs it, then pour into bowls and serve straight away.

Variations and Tips

• Add a little heat: A pinch of chilli flakes or cayenne pepper works beautifully if you fancy a touch of spice.
• Swap the beans: Cannellini or haricot beans are great alternatives if you don’t have butter beans to hand.
• Make it chunky: Use the chunky setting or stir through an extra handful of drained butter beans at the end for texture.
• Add more veg: If you’ve got courgettes or celery that need using up, you can throw them in too.

Serving Suggestions

I love this soup with a thick slice of crusty bread for dunking, or even a warm baguette work perfectly. You can also top it with a few fresh basil leaves, a sprinkle of grated cheese, or a drizzle of olive oil just before serving.

If you want to make it extra hearty, serve it alongside a small salad or half a sandwich for a simple but satisfying meal.

Storage and Reheating

This soup keeps really well, so it’s great for batch cooking or meal prep.

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze in portions for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Reheat: Warm gently in a saucepan or microwave until piping hot.

More Tomato Soup Maker Recipes

I hope you enjoy this tomato and butter bean soup maker recipe, for more tomato soup maker recipes check out these for inspiration:

• Soup Maker Tomato Soup
• Roasted Tomato and Garlic Soup
• Cabbage, Carrot and Tomato Soup
• Mixed Bean and Tomato Soup
• Celery and Tomato Soup
• Tomato and Pasta Soup
• Spicy Tomato Soup
• Tomato and Lentil Soup
• Roast Red Pepper, Tomato and Mascarpone Soup
• Tomato and Red Pepper Soup
• Tomato and Basil Soup