Bean soup is a hearty and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover beans, and it can also be made with fresh or frozen beans. Bean soup is a versatile dish that can be customized to your own taste preferences. You can add different vegetables, meats, or spices to create a soup that is unique and flavorful. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a comforting dish to serve on a cold winter day, bean soup is a great option.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
BASIC HAM AND BEAN SOUP
Hearty ham and bean soup. Easy to make and a great way to use a leftover ham bone. This soup also has lots of mixed vegetables.
Provided by J. A. McConville
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Time 3h
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse the beans, sorting out any broken or discolored ones. In a large pot over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Add the salt and the beans and remove from heat. Let beans sit in the hot water for at least 60 minutes.
- After the 60 minutes of soaking, return the pot to high heat and place the ham bone, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, mustard and bay leaves in the pot. Stir well, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 60 more minutes.
- Remove ham bone and discard. Stir in the chopped ham and simmer for 30 more minutes. Season with ground white pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 771.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
CONTEST-WINNING BLACK BEAN SOUP
Black bean soup recipes are among my favorite because they're light and it most of the time don't contain meat. For this recipe, you could add lean beef or chicken for a variation. -Angee Owens, Lufkin, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mash 1 can black beans; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute the celery, onion, red pepper and jalapeno in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the broth, tomatoes, cumin, coriander, hot sauce, pepper, bay leaf, mashed black beans and remaining whole beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Discard bay leaf. Stir in lime juice. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1-1/2 teaspoons green onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ESCAROLE AND BEAN SOUP
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 22m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the escarole and saute until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add a pinch of salt. Add the chicken broth, beans, and Parmesan cheese. Cover and simmer until the beans are heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Ladle the soup into 6 bowls. Drizzle 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil over each. Serve with crusty bread.
THE BEST BEAN AND HAM SOUP
I make this hearty soup using the ham bone from our Easter spiral ham. I serve it with corn muffins and fresh fruit. It makes a huge pot of soup, so invite some friends or just freeze several portions for later use. Remember to soak the beans the night before you make the soup.
Provided by BenevolentEmpress
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup
Time 10h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place the soaked beans into a large pot and fill with enough water to cover by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low for 30 minutes. Drain. Add the ham bone, ham, onion, celery, carrots, tomatoes, vegetable juice, and vegetable broth. Season with Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, chili powder, bay leaves, pepper, parsley and lemon juice. Pour in enough of the chicken broth to cover the ingredients.
- Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 8 hours. Add more chicken broth as needed throughout the day. Remove the ham bone and season with salt if needed. Continue to simmer for a couple more hours. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 14.8 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1105.3 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
SLOW-COOKER EASY MULTI-BEAN SOUP
Soup's on! Enjoy a hearty slow cooker multi-bean soup.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 8h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except tomatoes.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
- Stir in tomatoes. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook about 15 minutes longer or until hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1040 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
WHITE BEAN AND SAUSAGE SOUP
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in an 8-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage, breaking it into bite-size chunks as it cooks, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to allow excess oil to drain off.
- Add the peppers, oregano, rosemary, garlic and onions to the pot. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, beans and tomatoes. Return the sausage to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a low simmer and cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the kale, heavy cream and apple cider vinegar. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- To freeze, transfer the soup to containers with airtight lids, leaving space at the top as it will expand as it freezes. Allow the soup to cool completely before placing the lids on and freezing. Reheat until hot before serving and garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.
WHITE BEAN AND HAM BONE SOUP
What to do with that leftover Easter ham bone? Try this tasty soup that is created from a ham stock, to use now, or later. Use your favorite dried white beans. My choice is Great Northern.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup
Time 11h45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine ham bone and 4 quarts of water in a large stock pot of Dutch oven at least the night before. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 12 hours.
- In the meantime, place beans in a large pot with water to cover; soak overnight. Drain beans the next day and return to the pot.
- Remove ham bone from the pot and pick off any edible meat. Strain the stock and measure out 3 quarts for the soup. Remaining stock can be frozen.
- Pour 3 quarts of stock over the soaked beans. Add ham, celery, carrots, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover, tilting the lid to allow steam to escape, and simmer until beans are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add sherry in the last 30 minutes of cooking and season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 435.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
CLASSIC BLACK BEAN SOUP
Enjoy your dinner with this black bean soup - perfect for a tasty meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 3h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, place beans and enough water to cover beans by 2 inches. Heat to boiling; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 1 hour. Drain beans; set aside.
- In 3- or 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook 3 cups onions and the bell pepper in oil 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Add cumin, oregano and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add drained beans, broth and water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Partially cover; simmer 1 hour 30 minutes or until beans are tender. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
- In blender, place half of bean mixture. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth. Return pureed soup to remaining soup in pan. Stir in lime juice, pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Serve with cheese, finely chopped onion, sour cream and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 11 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg
QUICK AND EASY BLACK BEAN SOUP
All you need is a couple cans of beans, an onion, some bacon, and spices to whip up this simple but delicious soup.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Black Bean Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place bacon in a cold pot. Turn heat to medium, cook and stir until the bacon is cooked but not crisp.
- Stir in onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes, until the onion turns translucent and golden.
- Stir in garlic; cook for 2-3 minutes. Add chicken stock, turn heat to medium-high. Stir in oregano, cayenne and salt. Add black beans and water. Return to a simmer.
- Simmer on medium-low, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes. While it's cooking, mash about half the beans to thicken the soup.
- Stir in black pepper and cumin. Add salt to taste.
- Make the relish by stirring together minced green onion, sambal paste, and lime juice.
- Serve garnished with relish, chopped green onions, and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 19.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 15.9 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1182.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
WHITE BEAN SOUP
A hearty and flavorful winter meal that can easily be made vegetarian, if desired.
Provided by MEADOWG
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Saute garlic and onion until tender, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in carrot and corn, season with salt and pepper, and cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, beans, tomatoes, thyme, savory, and parsley, and bring to a low boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook approximately one hour.
- Separate soup into 2 equal portions, and allow to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, puree half of the batch in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return both batches to the stockpot, and heat until warmed through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 347.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
QUICK HAM AND BEAN SOUP
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 15 minutes or until heated through. Discard bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
NAVY BEAN SOUP I
A hearty soup that will warm you on a cold night.
Provided by ANGCHICK
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Time 4h25m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine beans, water, tomatoes, onion, celery, garlic, ham, bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, garlic, and bay leaf in a stock pot; bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for two hours.
- Add additional water. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional two hours. Discard bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 14.9 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 878.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
EASY PORTUGUESE-STYLE BEAN SOUP
One day I was looking at Portuguese recipes and decided to put together a bean soup that embraced the bright and spicy flavors of Portugal. My family liked it so much, it became a classic in our household. To save time and work, the sausage, vegetables and herbs can all be prepped in minutes with a food processor. -Steven Vance, Woodland, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 7h30m
Yield 17 servings (4-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Place the first 20 ingredients in a 7-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours or until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaves and orange and lemon zest strips., Transfer 4 cups soup to a blender; cool slightly. Cover; process until smooth. Return to slow cooker; add green onions, cilantro and parsley. Heat through., Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 893mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
BEAN SOUP
A tasty ham and navy bean soup.
Provided by Pat Keene
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place rinsed beans into a large stock pot. Add water and bring to a boil. Boil gently for 2 minutes; remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour.
- Add ham bone, cubed ham, onion, salt, pepper and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until beans are soft. Occasionally skim surface of soup while it is cooking.
- Add carrots and celery, cook until tender. Remove ham bone, scrape any meat from bone and place back into soup and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 14.1 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 542.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
BEAN SOUP WITH KALE
Each serving supplies 7mg of lutein, a healthy dose for the day.
Provided by Ben S.
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add garlic and onion; saute until soft. Add kale and saute, stirring, until wilted. Add 3 cups of broth, 2 cups of beans, and all of the tomato, herbs, salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes. In a blender or food processor, mix the remaining beans and broth until smooth. Stir into soup to thicken. Simmer 15 minutes. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 220.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
SIMPLE CHICKEN AND WHITE BEAN SOUP
A simple chicken and bean soup with a little kick. This soup is great on a cold evening after a busy day. This recipe was shared with me by a friend I truly miss.
Provided by MaxMama
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove onion and garlic to a small bowl.
- Stir chicken into any remaining oil in the pot; cook and stir until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Return onion mixture to the pot; add beans, broth, chiles, cilantro, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the beans are very tender and the chicken cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 42.9 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1495.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
BEAN AND BACON SOUP
This bean and bacon soup has been on our menu for about 25 years. Customers tell us they love its flavor. A clear chicken broth makes it different from other bean soups. -Robert Doumas, Gaylord, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h40m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans; discard liquid., In a large saucepan, combine the broth, beans, parsley, bay leaves and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add the onion, carrot and celery. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables and beans are tender. Stir in bacon. Discard the bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 818mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
SPICY SLOW COOKER BLACK BEAN SOUP
This soup can be served as is or run through the blender for a creamy version. You can adjust the spice to cool it down.
Provided by TOOBUSY2
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Black Bean Soup Recipes
Time 6h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain black beans, and rinse.
- Combine beans, jalapenos, and chicken broth in a slow cooker. Season with garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, pepper, and hot pepper sauce.
- Cook on High for 4 hours. Reduce heat to Low, and continue cooking for 2 hours, or until you are ready to eat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 12.2 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1012.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
HEALTHY & HEARTY BLACK BEAN SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, onion, celery, carrot, red bell pepper, garlic, jalapeño pepper, salt, pepper, cumin, black beans, vegetable stock, bay leaf, avocado, queso fresco, fresh cilantro, tortilla chip
Provided by Jordan Kenna
Categories Lunch
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large stock-pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat until the oil begins to shimmer.
- Add onions, celery, carrot, and bell pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
- Add garlic, salt, and pepper, and continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes until vegetables are soft and the onions are translucent.
- Add cumin, black beans, vegetable stock, and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and cook over low heat for 30 minutes until the beans are very tender.
- Remove the bay leaf. Transfer about 4 cups (900 g) of the soup to a blender and puree until smooth, being careful not to splatter hot soup all over yourself and kitchen.
- Pour blended soup back into the pot and mix to incorporate.
- Keep over low heat until ready to serve. Garnish with fresh avocado, queso fresco, chopped cilantro, and tortilla chips.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 865 calories, Carbohydrate 89 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 21 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 14 grams
EASY BLACK BEAN SOUP
This soup is a favorite pantry meal for my family. Easy, easy, easy to make and nutritious. I got the recipe from the back of a soup can but have improvised this soup many times. Feel free to adjust seasonings as you like.
Provided by Tessa Morales
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Saute onion in olive oil.
- When onion becomes translucent, add cumin.
- Cook 30 seconds, then add garlic and cook for another 30 to 60 seconds.
- Add 1 can black beans and 2 cups vegetable broth.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off heat.
- Using a hand blender, blend the ingredients in the pot, or transfer to a blender.
- Add the second can of beans to the pot along with blended ingredients and bring to a simmer.
- Serve soup with bowls of red onion and cilantro for garnish.
- I add a bit of cilantro to the pot, too.
- Can be doubled or frozen.
Tips:
- Use dried beans: Dried beans are more economical and nutritious than canned beans. To cook them, soak them in water overnight, then rinse and drain them. You can use a slow cooker or a pot on the stovetop to cook them.
- Sauté your vegetables: Sautéing the vegetables in a little olive oil before adding them to the soup enhances their flavor and gives the soup a richer taste.
- Add herbs and spices: Herbs and spices add flavor and depth to the soup. Some popular choices for bean soup include bay leaves, thyme, oregano, cumin, and chili powder.
- Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: Simmering the soup allows the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the soup, the better it will taste.
- Serve with crusty bread or cornbread: Bean soup is a hearty and filling meal that pairs well with crusty bread or cornbread.
Conclusion:
Bean soup is an easy, affordable, and delicious meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. With its many variations, there is a bean soup recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give bean soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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