RecipesConfetti Bean Soup Mix With its colorful variety of beans and delicious flavor, this soup is tempting. I like to give it to friends each Christmas. —Rebecca Lambert, Staunton, Virginia
RecipesQuick Ham and Bean Soup If you like ham and bean soup but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, this tasty, quick version will leave you with a satisfied smile. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesU.S. Senate Bean Soup Chock-full of ham, beans and celery, this hearty soup makes a wonderful meal at any time of year. Freeze the bone from a holiday ham until you’re ready to make soup. Plus, once prepared, it freezes well for a great make-ahead supper! —Rosemarie Forcum White Stone, Virginia
RecipesTortilla Chicken Bean Soup Tasty toppings jazz up this no-fuss soup that has Mexican flair. The recipe for this sure-to-please soup was given to me by a friend. I make it often for company, and everyone asks for the recipe. You can substitute pinto beans in red chili sauce for the regular pinto beans and cumin called for in the recipe. —Michelle Larson, Greentown, Indiana
RecipesHam and Black Bean Soup I originally made this slightly spicy black bean and ham soup for my husband, who enjoys black beans. But I ended up loving it, too! Even more compliments came from our neighbors who stopped by and stayed for supper.—Laura Meurer, Green Bay, Wisconsin
RecipesSpinach and White Bean Soup For me, soup is love, comfort, happiness and memories. With all its veggies and beans, this one appeals to my kitchen-sink style of cooking. —Annette Palermo, Beach Haven, New Jersey
RecipesSpicy Black Bean Soup A splash of sherry enhances this hearty, easy-to-make black bean soup. For a milder flavor, remove the ribs and seeds from the jalapeno before dicing. —Tia Musser, Hudson, Indiana
RecipesShrimp and Black Bean Soup Packed with tomatoes, beans, corn and, of course, shrimp, this bold and spicy soup is shared by Elizabeth Lewis of Hayden, Alabama. She writes, “My family likes spicy foods and everyone really enjoys this soup. It’s especially good in cold weather.”
RecipesHomemade 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 add just the right splash of color.
RecipesItalian Sausage and Bean Soup The unusual blend of sausage and beans with coleslaw makes this soup for a cold winter night the definition of complete comfort food. The recipe doubles easily, so serve a crowd and pair with crusty bread and a tossed salad. —Stacey Bennett, Locust Grove, Virginia
RecipesHearty Pork Bean Soup It’s wonderful to come home to this pork bean soup dinner simmering away in a slow cooker, especially on a busy weeknight. This soup uses dried beans and is simple to throw together in the morning before work. When you get home, just add a few more ingredients, and in half an hour dinner is ready! Do not put the tomatoes in for the first 8 hours of cooking, or the beans will not become soft. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
RecipesBart’s Black Bean Soup This soup is ready in minutes. We enjoy it with Herbed Dinner Rolls. Add a salad for a complete meal that’s really tasty! —Sharon Ullyot, London, Ontario
RecipesVegetarian White Bean Soup The home economists in our Test Kitchen simmered up this fresh-tasting meatless soup. Hearty with two kinds of beans, it makes a satisfying entree. Round out the meal with Walnut Zucchini Muffins or warm dinner rolls.
RecipesHearty Vegetable Bean Soup Chock-full of vegetables and beans, this hearty soup is sure to satisfy your hungry bunch on a winter night. Writes Cathy Seed from Hudson, Ohio. “This soup is wonderfully easy to make and very tasty. In summer, use fresh produce from the garden or your local farmer’s market. In winter, just use frozen or open some cans of veggies—it couldn’t be simpler!”
RecipesSpinach White Bean Soup After a busy day as a college nursing professor, I love to come home to this slow cooker white bean soup. It provides plenty of nutrients to keep me healthy. —Brenda Jeffers, Ottumwa, Iowa
RecipesJamaican Ham and Bean Soup “Island vacation in a bowl” might be the best way to describe this hearty soup. A splash of lime juice and a hint of jerk seasoning add tropical taste. —Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona