Give us some crusty bread and a big bowl of comforting bean soup – yum! When the weather gets cold, these bean soup recipes will keep you warm. Made with pantry ingredients, fridge favorites, and leftover meat, these easy homemade soups will become your weeknight go-to recipes. Right from the recipe books of home cooks, these down-home comforting bean soup recipes are proven family favorites. Which one (or three) are you saving to your recipe box?
Bacon and Bean Soup
“In addition to the beans this soup contains vegetables in the form of onions, celery, and carrots and it’s seasoned with garlic, thyme, bay leaves, parmesan cheese and of course, plenty of bacon! This soup is great either with the chunky veggies and beans in a broth or where everything is pureed into a thick and creamy soup topped with the crispy bacon!” - Kevin
Crazy Old Bag Lady’s Bean & Ham Soup
“This recipe is very near and dear to my heart. It is named after and in memory of my beloved mother. She got the nickname of Crazy Old Bag Lady because she always sort of dressed like a Bag Lady. She was very poor as a child growing up in the bayous of Louisiana, and most of the time never knew where her next meal was coming from. Because of this, she took on the waste not want not attitude. Our cupboards were always overflowing, she made sure of it because one of her biggest fears was her children ever having to go hungry as she did. After she met my father and they married she never wanted for anything. She had beautiful expensive clothes but rarely wore them. She preferred her Wal-Mart sweatsuits and flannel jammies. That is why we called her Crazy Old Bag Lady. Momma could make anything taste like it had come straight out of the Waldorf Astoria's kitchen. Beans were one of her favorite things even though she ate a lot of them as a child. I will share some of her recipes as well. Thank you Bag Lady for giving me a wonderful foundation not only in Christ but in cooking skills :)” - Corinne Mihelic (Charleston, WV)
Bean Soup
“This is a really savory and exciting tasting bean soup which will have them coming back for refills!” - Kay Skipper (Brandon, MS)
Navy Bean And Ham Soup (In A Crock Pot)
“I just love this bean soup recipe. My mom taught me how to make this years ago, but I have changed it a bit to fit my tastes. You can make this soup with different types of beans if you prefer. This soup can be made on the stovetop if you don't have a Crock Pot.” - Karla Everett (Greenacres, WA)
Jalapeno Popper Bacon and Bean Soup
“A creamy bean and bacon soup done jalapeno popper style with cream cheese and cheddar along with jalapenos!” - Kevin
French Market Soup
“I made it the other night and it was delicious!!! This recipe is a keeper. Family tested and approved!” - Charlotte Melching (Homosassa, FL)
Earthy, Black Bean Soup With Fresh Relish
“This soup is so good, I wanted another bowl, but after eating cornbread with it, I was too full. However, I'm having it again tonight, always better the next day. For me, this is one I could eat 3-4 times per week. I will take pictures tonight.” - Julia Ferguson (Greenwood, IN)
Navy Bean Stew
“This was a winner! I love navy beans and now I have a new recipe. Instead of ham I removed the fatty parts off turkey tails and chopped up the meat from it. Very good and filling.” - Debra Tankson (Chicago, IL)
Bean & Bacon Soup With Cornbread Waffles
“I make this especially in sub-zero temperatures. It warms my family. After cooking a ham, I don't throw out the ham bone. I put it in my slow cooker with some water and cook it overnight on low. It makes an awesome broth base for bean soup. Then I take the ham bone out in the morning and put my bean soup together to cook all day. Cornbread has to accompany bean soup in my family. So instead of frying cornbread fritters or making a pone, I put my batter in my waffle iron.” - Sheri Zarnick (Union Lake, MI)
Bean Bacon Blue Cheese Tomato Soup
“The blue cheese gives this soup a little zing. I added the bacon, blue cheese crumbles, and garlic croutons on top to really top this soup off. Very delicious!!!” - Kelly Roberts (Oscoda, MI)
White Bean & Spinach Soup
“I made this yesterday and will make it again. I used fresh herbs and it was very healthy and fresh. I will make it again for sure.” - Joyce June (Scottsdale, AZ)
Shoney's Bean And Beef Cabbage Soup
“This is a hearty soup is full of flavor! Along with the red beans, the mixture of ground meat and sausage gives this soup a unique flavor. If you're not a fan of spice I'd suggest leaving the Rotel out, it adds a kick. All the fresh veggies are what really make this soup yummy. Adding the cabbage at the end keeps it from getting too soggy. Great as a meal alone or paired with a sandwich.” - Kitchen Crew
Super Easy Kielbasa Bean Soup
“This soup was OUT OF THIS WORLD good.... I have a very picky 'foodie' husband and he was so impressed. Served with cornbread:)” - Alyssa Phillips (Columbus, OH)
Bean & Pea Slow Cooker Soup
“Also sometimes called Pantry or Cupboard Soup, this amazing, hearty crock pot dish can't get any easier. Make this to suit your taste by adding the ingredients you like, not just what I've listed here. Sometimes I just use the ham bone and ham chunks, and sometimes I add sausage, depending on the taste I want it to have. This is comfort food, loaded with protein at its best!” - Donna Graggagnino (Bayou Country, LA)
Fast & Easy Hearty Black Bean Soup
“What a great recipe! I have a vegetarian friend, so I use vegetable broth instead of the chicken and add a little more salsa. All my friends like it, and one requested the recipe for her daughter who owns a little cafe-coffee shop. Very easy, very good!” - Janette Cole (Wood Lake, MN)
Black And White Bean Chili
“This is a healthy chili, OH MY GOODNESS!, did I say healthy? It is great for parties and those get-togethers for us older people.” - Irana Grenier (Garden Valley, CA)