Bean Soup Recipes

"I adapted the original recipe for this flavorful soup so I could make it in the slow cooker," writes Lydia...

From Falmouth, Kentucky, Shirley McClanahan notes, “This is one of those quick but delicious, one-dish dinner recipes you can never...

Laced with a splash of wine, this hearty soup is packed with garden-fresh nutrition and veggies! Leafy escarole adds color...

Thyme has a sweet, savory flavor that really enhances a variety of dishes, including this creamy soup.—Elizabeth Montgomery, Allston, MA

Loaded with beans, peppers, tomatoes and corn, this hearty, colorful chili is sure to be a family hit. I often...

“Add a side of bread to this luscious concoction of lamb, vegetables and barley, and you'll have all a hungry...

I've had several cooking "teachers" over the years—my Irish grandmother...my mother...and the restaurant, my husband and I operated in Manitoba...

“This chowder is full flavored and so comforting,” says Lisa Renshaw of Kansas City, Missouri. We couldn’t agree more! Leftover...

This fresh-tasting, flavorful main dish is well-received when I cook it for church suppers. It's a colorful mixture of traditional...

A co-worker shared this recipe, and my husband and I both love it! We serve it with a fresh salad...

I love cooking a ham for my family, because that means we'll be having this delicious hearty soup later that...

Chock-full of veggies, this soup soothes both the body and the spirit. The kale is packed with nutrients, including omega-3s,...

My husband and I met while working the dinner shift at a homeless shelter that served my chili. I’ve revised...

Everyone will love this mild chili, especially when topping a baked potato. This thick, hearty sauce really does eat like...

Here's an easy main dish that's cute enough to double as a Halloween table centerpiece! The hearty meatless chili is...

Thick and creamy, this soup is chock-full of rich, cheese flavor. I came home with this recipe after an exchange...

I'm grateful that my mother taught me to make these wonderful old-fashioned noodles, which were a big favorite of mine...

I found this recipe in a magazine and have tried different ingredients through the years. My husband thinks this is...

When my family's in the mood for soup, this is the recipe I reach for. They love the unique combination.—Diana...

—Holly Dunkelberger, La Porte City, Iowa

Served with biscuits and a salad, this soup is delicious on a chilly autumn evening. It's one of my family's...

Kids love to help make these biscuit bowls almost as much as they love to eat them. For another weeknight...

Potato chunks, Swiss cheese and onions fill this creamy soup that's a comfort on crisp autumn afternoons. Pamela Reiling-Kemp from...

No question—this is my favorite soup. It's so filling that I serve it as a hearty main dish, and I...

"This flavorful soup tastes so fresh you'll never know it's been frozen," says Elizabeth Moore of Frankfort, Kentucky. You can...

Brimming with meat and vegetables, this full-bodied soup is sure to take the chill off frosty weather. Vary the veggies...

"This is a delicious and hearty soup," assures Beverlee DeBerry of Hempstead, Texas. "Combined with a nice loaf of French...

"Tomato juice gives extra flavor to this wonderful soup that is so quick and easy to prepare," comments Clara Honeyager...

This chili for two goes over especially well on a cool night. We're racing fans, and I'm frequently asked to...