Autumn always makes me think of soup. I think it’s that whole image of windy, leaf strewn days that I have in my subconscious that makes me want to warm my hands round a big mug of warming soup. Makes me feel all cosy and well, happy – after all soup is one of the most comforting things known to man. It makes the perfect autumnal lunch served with some crusty bread and is pretty easy to make.
The beans in this soup are a mix of butter beans and cannelini beans. I used tinned beans for ease but of course you can cook up dried beans ready to use if you have the time. The beans make for a really velvety, tasty soup. Quick to make in terms of actual work and easy to do. In a flask it’s perfectly portable for those walks with the dogs and just as easy to reheat if you prefer to wait to have it when you return home. Perfect if you have been gardening and want an easy lunch. It freezes beautifully too so it’s an all round winner. Continue reading