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RecipesNavy Bean Soup My family loves navy bean soup! Beans were a commodity you did not survive without in the ’30s. This excellent navy beans and ham soup is a real family favorite of ours and I make it often. —Mildred Lewis, Temple, Texas
RecipesLucky Bean Soup This recipe is from a bean soup gift pack I developed as a fund-raiser for our church. We provide it along with the beans and a packet containing all the spices. The recipient just adds water and a can of tomatoes for a delicious pot of savory soup. -Doris Cox, South Orange, New Jersey
RecipesNavy Bean Soup My kids can’t resist their grandmother’s bean soup. A touch of nutmeg sets it apart from all other kinds.
RecipesItalian Bean Soup This budget-friendly bean soup with orzo, potato and veggies is so hearty, you won’t even notice it’s meatless. —Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware
RecipesTaco Bean Soup This hearty three-bean soup is very easy to fix. You can add a can of green chiles if you like it hotter. I increase the amount of tomatoes and beans for large church get-togethers. —Sharon Thompson, Hunter, Kansas
RecipesCountry Bean Soup I like to give this mix as a gift, layering the beans in a clear pint jar and attaching the soup directions with a festive ribbon. You’ll find it’s perfect to serve year-round. —Donna Higbee, Riverton, Utah
RecipesBean Soup with Dumplings Field editor Jane Mullins of Livonia, Missouri often lets her slow cooker simmer this nicely spiced, bean-filled broth while she’s busy or running errands.
RecipesKale & Bean Soup Chock-full of veggies, this soup soothes both the body and the spirit. The kale is packed with nutrients, including omega-3s, and the beans add a natural creaminess. —Beth Sollars, Delray Beach, Florida