Creamy Leek and Butterbean Pesto Soup
with Spinach and Garlic Bread
- Wheat
- Barley
- Cereals containing gluten
- Sulphites
- Milk
- Egg
- Cereals containing gluten
- Rye
- May contain traces of allergens
Ingredients
1 unit(s)
Leek
4 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
1 unit(s)
Ciabatta
(Contains: Wheat, Barley, Cereals containing gluten, Cereals containing gluten, Rye, May contain traces of allergens)
1 carton(s)
Butter Beans
15 milliliter(s)
Cider Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
15 grams
Vegetable Stock Paste
150 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
40 grams
Baby Spinach
40 grams
Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese
(Contains: Milk, Egg)
32 grams
Pesto
(Contains: Milk)
1 pinch
Chilli Flakes
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Olive Oil for the Garlic Bread
1 tsp
Sugar
300 milliliter(s)
Water for the Soup
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
Trim the root and dark green leafy part from the leek and discard. Halve lengthways, then thinly slice. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large saucepan on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the leek and season with salt and pepper. Cook the leek until softened, 4-6 mins, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, halve the ciabatta and lay onto a baking tray, cut-side up. Spread over half the garlic and drizzle with the olive oil for the garlic bread (see pantry for amount). Set aside.
Drain and rinse the butter beans in a sieve.
Stir the remaining garlic and cider vinegar into the leek. Fry to 1 min. Add the sugar (see pantry for amount) and cook until caramelised, 1-2 mins more.
Add the butter beans to the pan and roughly mash half of them using a potato masher or the back of a fork. Stir in the vegetable stock paste and water for the soup (see pantry for amount). Bring to the boil, then simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly, 4-5 mins.
Bake the garlic bread on the top shelf of your oven until golden, 4-5 mins.
Meanwhile, stir the creme fraiche and spinach into the soup. Cook until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.
When everything's ready, stir half the cheese into the soup.
Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper if needed.
Divide the soup between bowls. Drizzle over the pesto and top with the remaining cheese and the chilli flakes.
Serve with the garlic bread on the side.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Customers rave about the rich, creamy taste with a delightful tang from the parmesan, pesto, and chilli flakes.
- Ease of prep: Many found this soup quick and simple to make, with clear instructions for an easy weeknight meal.
- Suggestions: Consider blending the soup for a smoother texture; some added bacon or chicken for extra heartiness.
- Portions: Several reviewers felt one ciabatta roll wasn't enough for two people; consider serving with extra bread.
- Texture: Some found the leeks stringy when thinly sliced; try cutting them into chunks for a better eating experience.
