Bean Soups

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

Made with salt, dried thyme, water, celery, onion, dried lentils, vegetable broth, Canadian bacon, carrots, potato

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Split pea soup is some real comfort food. Instead of the typical ham, this version uses smoked turkey for its meaty component.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Warm up and nourish your body with this split pea soup recipe, made in a pressure cooker for quick and easy preparation. Packed with tender split peas, smoky ham, and...

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

Split peas are often under-used and under-appreciated. They're a great base for a thick, veggie-packed and high-protein soup like this one.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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A cup of this classic soup is the perfect comfort food. Made with split green peas, carrots, celery, and onions, it's both hearty and healthy. Top with a dollop of sour cream for...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

This soup is an easy alternative to taco Tuesdays. Beans, bacon, tomatoes, and taco seasoning make a zesty bowl that you can serve up with all your favorite taco...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with chili powder, smoked sausage, dried black-eyed peas, ham bone, celery, onions, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This pureed white bean soup with plenty of garlic and onions is delightful with a drizzle of olive oil and a hunk of good, crusty bread.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with red kidney beans, garbanzo beans, navy beans, lima beans, cut green beans, beef broth, beer, chili powder, dried oregano, ground cumin

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Hold onto your spoons, because this split pea and barley soup is about to take you on a delicious ride. It's healthy, hearty, and an...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with carrots, celery, ham hock, garlic, onion, salt, lima beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with water, flour, dry lima beans, onion, salt, black pepper, ham or a ham bone, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with black pepper, bay leaf, salt, dried navy beans, water, ham bone, smoked ham, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt, water, black pepper, dried bean mix, carrot, celery, onion, chicken bouillon granules, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with bay leaves, dry mustard, Great Northern beans, water, salt, ham hock, carrots, celery, onion, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with red kidney beans, salt, onion, celery, carrot, green bell pepper, dried parsley, garlic, butter or margarine, chicken noodle soup mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with orzo pasta, olive oil, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, cumin, dried oregano, picante tomato juice, vegetable broth, black beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cannellini beans, bacon, olive oil, onion, garlic, Yukon Gold potato, chicken or beef stock, smoked ham

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with chicken seasoning, seasoned salt, black pepper, salt, 10 bean soup mix, tomato sauce, tomatoes with green chiles, celery, carrots, smoked sausage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with bottle mesquite barbeque sauce, (28-ounce size) whole peeled plum tomatoes, chopped, cumin, chipotle chili powder (optional), chili powder, garlic, onion, sausage...


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with corned beef, carrots, water, green split peas, yellow split peas, celery, onion, garlic, white pepper, corned beef liquid

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with bean soup mix, water, onion flakes, garlic flakes, fine herbs, ham

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 2 hours

The restaurant at the US Senate has served this famous bean and ham soup recipe daily since the early 1900s.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with sherry, sesame seeds, grated ginger root, chicken broth, frozen lima beans, frozen chopped broccoli, carrots, onions, soy sauce, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salt and pepper, eight bean soup blend, diced tomatoes, Polish sausage, onion, cabbage, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with sage, dried great northern beans, instant potato flakes, bacon bits, chicken bouillon granules, dried minced onion, black pepper, celery powder


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with small white beans, water, carrots, celery, chicken bouillon granules, bay leaf, dry thyme, salt, pepper

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with dried navy beans, ham bone, ham cubes, onion, garlic, salt, bay leaf, black pepper, carrot, potatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with ham bone, pinto beans, black beans, black-eyed peas, Great Northern beans, red kidney beans, lentil soup, water, onions, crushed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with red pepper flakes, vegetarian bouillon granules, dried navy beans, water, carrots, celery, onion, tomato vegetable cocktail juice

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with dried minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Mexicorn, green chiles, green onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with dried black-eyed peas, dried navy beans, dried pinto beans, dried pigeon peas, dried yellow peas, dried green peas, dried lentils, dried onions, parsley


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt and pepper, fresh parsley, white beans, water, ham shanks or leftover ham pieces, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, Tabasco sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

A rustic lima bean soup with beef broth, smoked sausage, and plenty of vegetables, all simmered in a slow cooker.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, dry yellow split peas, chicken stock, onion, ham shank

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with orange lentils, bay leaf, salt, olive oil, cumin seeds, shallots, ginger, coconut, cherry tomatoes, plum tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with green onions, stewed tomatoes, frankfurters, water, chicken bouillon, salt, black pepper, kidney beans, shell macaroni


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salt and pepper, dried basil, water, kidney beans, olive oil, garlic, zucchini, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with butter, milk, dried navy beans, ham bone, water, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

This Yankee bean soup combines Great Northern beans and ham with onions, tomatoes, and vegetables for a cozy dish perfect for any time of year.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with brown rice, curry powder, butter, dried split peas, chicken broth, onion, potatoes, carrots, salt and pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Indulge in a bowl of slow cooked navy bean soup with ham - a delicious comfort food to warm you up from the inside out.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with black pepper, salt, dry navy beans, water, carrot, celery, onion, ham hock

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with diced tomatoes, carrots, black pepper, salt, dried bean soup mix, smoked beef sausage, onion, water, dried thyme

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with epazote, chipotle chilies, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with garlic, dried thyme, cumin seeds, dried oregano, salt, black peppercorns, cayenne pepper, tomato paste, chicken stock, black beans

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with lemon, red lentils, parsnips, onion, garlic, olive oil, cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with olive oil, onion, celery, garlic, green cabbage, chicken stock, tomatoes, cannellini beans, ham bone or smoked ham hock, fresh basil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with black-eyed peas, black beans, green split peas, red kidney beans, pearl barley, pinto beans, great northern beans, navy beans, lentils, yellow split peas


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with plain yogurt, crushed red pepper, cumin, lime juice, black beans, chicken broth, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, salsa

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with navy beans with liquid, pasta, olive oil, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, peeled tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cayenne pepper, salt, ham, mixed split peas, water, onion, carrots, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with cheddar cheese, tomato paste, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, tomato juice, chili beans, frozen mixed vegetables

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes