Small-appetite recipe

Smooth butternut and white bean soup

A completely smooth soup with beans blended in for protein, so a mug of it is a small meal rather than a warm drink. Freezes in single portions.

TextureSmooth — no chewing needed

  • Smooth
  • No chewing
  • Freezer friendly
  • Sip from a mug
Energy per serving
240kcal
Protein per serving
11g
Fiber per serving
7g

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Before you start
Texture
Smooth — no chewing needed
Servings
4
Prep
35 minutes

Texture is listed first because it is usually the thing that decides whether a meal gets eaten.

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