Recipes with Beans & Legumes

Beans are one of the most nutritious, economical and downright tasty proteins out there. Expand your repetoire with our delicious recipes with beans, including vegetarian options.

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    Italian Vegetable Soup

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


    Ranch Bean Chili

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


    Kale & Bean Soup

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


    Bean, Chicken and Sausage Soup

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


    White Chili for 2

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


    Aloha Chili

    Pineapple and brown sugar give this out-of-the-ordinary chili a tropical taste. Everyone who samples it is pleasantly surprised, and they...


    Black Bean Soup for Two

    I cooked for two people for the first 7 years of my marriage. Today, I'm a stay-at-home mom with a...


    Spicy Sweet Potato Kale Cannellini Soup

    This cross between a soup and a stew fits the meatless Monday bill quite nicely. It warms you right up,...

    Black Bean Soup with Fruit Salsa

    Flavorful and filling, Michaela Rosenthal's hearty soup is laced with a hint of lime and has a zesty Southwest flair....


    White Bean Soup

    I turned to this hearty recipe after my husband had open-heart surgery. Filled with beans, veggies and chicken, it's chock...


    Kidney Bean Vegetable Soup

    "My family loves this vegetable soup," pens Lillian Palko from her Napa, California home. Chock-full of kidney beans, celery, spinach,...


    Soup for Two

    This comforting and colorful soup from field editor Margery Bryan of Royal City, Washington is loaded with old-fashioned goodness. The...


    Meatless Lentil Soup

    This has been my husband's favorite soup our whole 30-year married life. He enjoys taking a thermos of this to...


    Sausage Bean Chowder

    When the first hint of cooler weather appears at the end of the summer, my husband always asks, "Isn't it...


    Zippy Bean Stew

    This bean stew is a staple for my co-workers and me once the weather turns cool. Although this is a...


    Black-Eyed Pea Chowder

    A close friend passed on this recipe. It's been in her family for years, and now it's a favorite in...


    Easy Slow Cooker Chili

    This hearty chili can cook for up to 10 hours on low. It's so good to come home after a...

    Market Basket Soup

    I use kohlrabi in this soothing veggie soup. The vegetable has a mellow broccoli-cabbage flavor and can be served raw,...


    Italian Chicken Chili

    Though the list of ingredients may seem long, this recipe from Genise Krause of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin takes just 20...


    Black Bean Sausage Chili

    Meet the Cook: My entire family urged me to send in this recipe! I came up with it one day...


    Potluck Pasta Soup

    In an attempt to duplicate a soup served at an Italian restaurant, I came up with this recipe. Friends and...


    Cassoulet for the Gang

    Wine lends a warm background taste to this take on a traditional French stew. The recipe feeds 10, making it...


    Homemade Black Bean Soup

    Here's an economical meal that doesn't skimp on flavor. Hearty black beans make up for the meat, and the peppers...

    Pepperoni Pizza Chili

    We love this on a chilly day. A big bowl warms you right up, and the leftovers freeze well. I...


    Italian Peasant Soup

    My father shared this recipe with me, and I use it when I need a hearty, healthy meal. It's my...


    Three-Bean Taco Chili

    This hearty chili is filling, nourishing and tastes like it simmered all day long. Leftover chili freezes well for a...


    Hearty Minestrone

    “This is my all-time favorite soup. I love make big batches and freeze some for later. This hearty dish reminds...


    Truly Texan Chili

    I am a native Texan, and this is the best chili recipe I've ever tasted—it's meaty and spicy. I'd make...


    Super-Duper Chili

    No one ever guesses the "secret ingredient" in this recipe that I created. A can of mushroom soup is what...