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?
Bean Soup
“This is a really savory and exciting bean soup which will have everyone coming back for refills!” – Kay
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. Beans were one of her favorite things, even though she ate a lot of them as a child.” – Corinne
French Market Soup
“French market soup is hearty, meaty, full of flavor, and versatile. It’s perfect for Christmas Eve get-togethers with family! I also use it to meet all of my late mother’s Southern “good luck” menu requirements for New Year’s Day.” – Dana
Earthy, Black Bean Soup with Fresh Relish
“I was looking for a very flavorful black bean soup that would be worthy of the smokey, meaty ham bone I saved from our Christmas ham. This soup is so earthy and comforting, especially on a cold winter evening. Enjoy!” – Julia
Navy Bean And Ham Soup (In a Slow Cooker)
“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, or on the stovetop if you don’t have a slow cooker.” – Karla
Bean & Bacon Soup With Cornbread Waffles
“I make this especially in sub-zero temperatures. It warms my family. Cornbread has to accompany bean soup in my family. So instead of frying cornbread fritters or making a pone, I put the batter in my waffle iron.” – Sheri
Navy Bean Stew
“Leftover ham? Here is your rescue! This is another hand me down recipe from my Nanny.” – Megan
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 finish this soup off. Very delicious!!!” – Kelly
White Bean & Spinach Soup
“A yummy, healthy Italian soup” – Cynthia
Shoney’s Bean and Beef Cabbage Soup
“This is my own creation trying to copy the cabbage/bean/beef soup that was a signature dish at Shoney’s. Hope you enjoy!” – Jean
Super Easy Kielbasa Bean Soup
“My dad got this recipe from a friend YEARS ago and it’s a staple in my home. It’s so easy and can be made last minute on the stove or prepped early and cooked on low in a slow cooker.” – Jen
Bean & Pea Slow Cooker Soup
“Also sometimes called Pantry or Cupboard Soup, this amazing, hearty slow cooker dish can’t get any easier. This is comfort food, loaded with protein, at it’s best!” – Donna
Fast & Easy Hearty Black Bean Soup
“A family favorite.” – Judy
Bacon and Bean Soup
“A simple and amazingly tasty bacon and bean soup; pure comfort in a bowl!” – Kevin
Black and White Bean Chili
“This is a healthy chili, OH MY GOODNESS! It is great for parties and those get-togethers for us older people.” – Irana
White Bean Chili
“This is a recipe from my sister Malinda. It’s delicious.” – Beth
Jalapeno Popper Bacon and Bean Soup
“A creamy bean and bacon soup done jalapeno popper style with cream cheese and cheddar.” – Kevin