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Nutrition: Per serving

  • kcal203
  • fat5g
  • saturates1g
  • carbs24g
  • sugars26g
  • fibre11g
  • protein25g
  • salt0.6g
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Method

  • step 1

    Finely chop the carrots, onion and garlic. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion and carrot with a pinch of salt for 6-8 mins until soft. Stir in the garlic and herbs, cook for a minute, then stir in the tomato purée and cook until darkened in colour. Pour in the stock and bring to a simmer. Stir in the harissa, if using.

  • step 2

    Roughly chop the cavolo nero, discarding any thick stalks. Tip into the broth with the drained butter beans and simmer for 6-8 mins until the greens are tender. Season well.

  • step 3

    Squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon, taste and add more, if you like – it should be bright and flavourful. Remove the herb sprigs. Once cool, will keep frozen for up to three months. Defrost thoroughly before reheating until piping hot. Ladle into bowls and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil to serve, if you have it.

Recipe tip

For a thicker, creamier soup, whizz for just a few seconds using a hand blender – this will break down some of the beans
and thicken the broth.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, January 2026

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