The bean and bacon soup by Campbell's is a long time favorite of many. Now you can nix the can and make it from scratch!
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Bean Soups
Bean soups are so hearty and satisfying. They make great first course servings or main dish entrees. Many different beans can be used in bean soup like black beans, lima, navy, pinto, white, kidney, and mixed blends of beans.
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Copycat Campbell's Bean & Bacon Soup
Old Fashioned Navy Bean Soup
Old-fashioned means starting with dried beans and a ham bone. Doing things the good old way does take a little time, but the resulting soup is so savory you won't mind the...
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Andersen's Split Pea Soup
A copycat of the soup served at Pea Soup Andersen's (and you know it has to be good if the restaurant was named after it!)
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Egyptian Lentil Soup
This soup is hearty and filling. It's made with lentils, rice, cumin, and tomatoes and is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Serve it with some crusty bread for a complete...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Disney Great Northern Bean Soup
Great Northern beans in a great soup recipe. This Disney copycat is chock full of veggies in addition to the beans and some smoked ham. Healthy and satisfying.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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Anasazi Bean Soup
Anasazi beans (also known as New Mexico cave beans or Appaloosa beans) are an heirloom variety of small, creamy-colored beans that have a mild flavor, good texture, and nice aroma.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Lentil Soup
Lentils are one of the best choices for easy, healthy soups. Their mild flavor allows the fresh flavors of herbs and veggies to shine through while bulking up a simple soup.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Hoppin John Soup
Black-eyed peas and ham makes a stellar Southern side dish, so it's about time that combo got turned into a soup. Adding in chopped collard greens really completes the ensemble.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Adzuki Bean Soup
A combination of cilantro, ginger and cumin brings plenty of flavor to this soup chock full of beans, carrots, and onion.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Basic Slow Cooker Navy Bean Soup
Navy beans and ham go together like mac n' cheese, gin and tonic, or this recipe and your kitchen. Starting with a bone-in hock adds tremendous savory flavor to the...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
15 Bean Soup Mix
There's something magical about 15 bean soup. It's like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. This make-ahead-mix will make several batches of the rich and hearty soup.
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
Resist the urge to stir this recipe. Let it cook until everything is tender and you'll have the most wonderful soup.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Ham And Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Made with ground red pepper, dried thyme, dry black-eyed peas, chicken broth, water, ham, carrots, celery, dried minced onion, dried sage
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Ham & Bean Chowder
A rich chowder made with canned pork and beans, tomato soup, smoked ham, onion, tomatoes, and elbow macaroni.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Classic Senate Bean Soup
Made with garlic, ham or chicken bouillon cube, smoked ham, water, celery salt, onion powder, salt, black pepper, dried parsley
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Congressional Bean Soup
Made with bay leaf, black pepper, salt, white beans, water, ham, onion, celery, fresh parsley
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Baked Bean Soup
Smooth and savory baked bean soup! With carrots, onions, and celery it's a healthy but satisfying bowl for a cold night. Throw in some hot sauce and pepper to really keep the chill...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spicy Split Pea Soup
Made with ground allspice, bacon, pepperoni, carrots, onion, garlic, split peas, water, salt, dried thyme
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Red Lentil Soup with Garam Masala
Made with red lentils, onions, vegetable oil, salt, chili powder, ground coriander, turmeric, black pepper, cumin, ground cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Senate Bean Soup With Instant Potato Flakes
Made with instant mashed potato flakes, dried navy beans, smoked pork hock, onions, garlic, celery, fresh Italian parsley
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup
Split pea soup in no time using a pressure cooker or Instant Pot. And, it's pretty darned tasty too!
Method: pressure cooker
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Black Bean and Potato Soup
This crock pot soup mixes ham, potatoes, and black beans in a spiced beef broth for a hearty meal. Perfect with some cool sour cream on top!
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Made with water, salt, bacon, jalapeno peppers, garlic, black pepper, beef bouillon cubes, Swiss or Cheddar cheese, onion, tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Black Eyed Pea Soup
Made with dried black eyed peas, tomatoes with green chiles, potatoes, onion, salt and pepper, bacon, Worcestershire and tabasco sauce
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Vegetarian Split Pea Soup
Split peas and leeks, two underused ingredients in one nutritious recipe. This vegetarian slow-cooker soup is perfect for chilly autumn days, and makes great leftovers for the...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.