Bean Soups

Made with red lentils, onions, vegetable oil, salt, chili powder, ground coriander, turmeric, black pepper, cumin, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with bay leaf, black pepper, salt, white beans, water, ham, onion, celery, fresh parsley

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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

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

Made with sausage, yellow onion, salt, cayenne pepper, garlic, bay leaves, fresh thyme, parsley, black eyed peas, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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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 water, salt, bacon, jalapeno peppers, garlic, black pepper, beef bouillon cubes, Swiss or Cheddar cheese, onion, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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 and freshly ground pepper, Greek seasoning, water, black eyed peas, onion, garlic, olive oil, smoked ham, tomatoes and chiles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
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 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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 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 salt, water, black pepper, dried bean mix, carrot, celery, onion, chicken bouillon granules, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

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 water, garlic powder, green chiles, dry Great Northern white beans, ham, onions, green pepper, celery, diced tomatoes, carrots

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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


Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with garlic, yellow onion, oregano, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, red bell pepper, carrot, black beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 barley, lentils, bean mixture, smoked ham hocks or ham, tomatoes, water, onion, green bell pepper, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Navy bean bacon chowder, where smoky bacon meets tender navy beans and fresh veggies. This simple slow-cooker recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a comforting...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with butter, carrot, potato, onion, water, baked beans, pork and beans, evaporated milk, ham

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, spaghetti, dried pinto beans, olive oil, smoked ham hocks, onion, garlic, chicken broth, water, tomato paste

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
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 salt, pepper, garlic powder, chicken broth, split peas, onions, carrots, paprika, bacon

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 chives, fresh parsley, dried savory, salt and pepper, gourgane beans, onion, carrot, pearl barley, salt pork

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 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 dried black beans, water, chicken or vegetable stock, olive oil, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, brown rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 bean soup mix, water, onion flakes, garlic flakes, fine herbs, ham

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 2 hours

Made with sour cream, black pepper, salt, olive oil, onion, black beans, corn, chicken broth, salsa, lime juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with baking soda, carrot, celery, onions, bay leaves, ham meat, ham bones, ham drippings, potato, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with lentils, celery, onion, tomato paste, cinnamon, turmeric, chicken broth, corn kernels, lemon juice, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours