Editors’ Collection

Bean Soups and Stews

A white bowl holds ham and bean soup with a spoon stuck into it. — Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell.

Recipes

Ham and Bean Soup
Naz Deravian
1819 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,819
2 hours, plus soaking
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Parmesan Braised Beans With Olives
Eric Kim, Hillary Sterling
1134 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,134
6½ hours
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Baghali Ghatogh (Fava Bean Stew)
Naz Deravian
638 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
638
40 minutes
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Winter Minestrone With Cabbage Pesto
Yotam Ottolenghi
717 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
717
1 hour 10 minutes
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Sopa de Fideo y Frijoles con Chorizo (Fideo and Bean Soup With Chorizo)
Rick A. Martínez
610 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
610
40 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Miso Lentil Soup
Ali Slagle
548 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
548
35 minutes
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Healthy
Stew Peas and Spinners
Bryan Washington
236 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
236
3 hours, plus overnight soaking
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Curried Red Bean Soup With Kale
Zaynab Issa
92 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
92
40 minutes
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Easy
Spinach and Gungo Pea Soup
Ashley Lonsdale
6 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6
1 ¾ hours, plus at least 8 hours’ soaking
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Chickpea Noodle Soup
Ali Slagle
787 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
787
30 minutes
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Easy
Hangover Kimchi Soup
Eric Kim
330 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
330
40 minutes
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Easy
French Onion White Bean Soup
Hetty Lui McKinnon
381 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
381
50 minutes
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Csülkös Bableves (Creamy Ham and Bean Soup)
Sarah Copeland
135 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
135
2 hours 35 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Three-Bean Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
171 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
171
2 hours 30 minutes
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Healthy
Creamy White Bean Soup With Spicy Paprika Oil
Alexa Weibel
1800 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,800
30 minutes
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Farro and Bean Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
1332 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,332
About 2 hours, plus soaking of the beans and farro
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Bean Soup With Cabbage, Winter Squash and Farro
Martha Rose Shulman
602 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
602
3 hours 45 minutes
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Healthy
Quick Tomato, White Bean and Kale Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
3959 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,959
55 minutes
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Healthy
Ham and Bean Soup With Collard Greens
Melissa Clark
1101 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,101
1 hour
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Puree of Chickpea Soup
Martha Rose Shulman
127 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
127
About 2 hours 30 minutes, plus 6 hours' soaking
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Healthy
Minestrone with Shell Beans and Almond Pistou
Melissa Clark
81 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
81
1 hour
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Pressure Cooker Black Bean Soup
Mark Bittman, Lorna Sass
1425 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,425
About 1 hour
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Fava Bean Soup with Mint
Martha Rose Shulman
60 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
60
2 hours 15 minutes
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Red Beans and Rice
Kim Severson, Pableaux Johnson
4869 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,869
2½ hours, plus at least 4 hours’ soaking
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Grains and Beans
Melissa Clark
851 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
851
1½ to 2 hours
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Ribollita
Mark Bittman
4594 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,594
About 50 minutes
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Summer Minestrone With Fresh Basil
Martha Rose Shulman
1760 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,760
1 hour 20 minutes
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Swiss Chard and Chickpea Minestrone
Martha Rose Shulman
759 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
759
45 minutes
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Easy
Winter Vegetable Soupe au Pistou
Martha Rose Shulman
230 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
230
1 hour 15 minutes
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Healthy
Ham Bone Soup
Melissa Clark
2140 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,140
1 hour 45 minutes
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Easy
Red Bean Stew
Martha Rose Shulman
1676 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,676
1 hour 30 minutes
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Healthy
Fragrant Chicken Soup with Chickpeas and Vegetables
Melissa Clark
1807 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,807
1 hour
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Chickpea Vegetable Soup With Parmesan, Rosemary and Lemon
Melissa Clark
3857 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,857
1½ to 2 hours
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Easy
Simple Chickpea Soup
Emily Weinstein, Michael Pollan
660 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
660
About 1 hour 15 minutes
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Lamb Stew With Chickpeas and Butternut Squash
Molly O'Neill
1129 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,129
1 hour 45 minutes
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Chickpea and Winter Vegetable Stew
Tara Parker-Pope, "Cooking Light Way to Cook Vegetarian"
822 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
822
50 minutes
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Lamb and White Bean Chili
Melissa Clark
1622 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,622
1 hour 15 minutes
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Hearty Quinoa and White Bean Soup
Jeff Gordinier, Mary McCartney
2469 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,469
45 minutes
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Chickpea Harissa Soup
Ali Slagle
3055 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,055
30 minutes
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Eshkeneh-yeh Adas (Lentil Egg Drop Soup)
Naz Deravian
1038 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,038
1 hour
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Spring Cleaning Ribollita
Kay Chun
558 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
558
40 minutes
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Squash and Chickpea Stew With Lemongrass
Kay Chun
1194 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,194
35 minutes
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Easy
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Bean Soups and Stews

Recipes

Ham and Bean Soup

Parmesan Braised Beans With Olives

Baghali Ghatogh (Fava Bean Stew)

Winter Minestrone With Cabbage Pesto

Sopa de Fideo y Frijoles con Chorizo (Fideo and Bean Soup With Chorizo)

Spicy Miso Lentil Soup

Stew Peas and Spinners

Curried Red Bean Soup With Kale

Spinach and Gungo Pea Soup

Chickpea Noodle Soup

Hangover Kimchi Soup

French Onion White Bean Soup

Csülkös Bableves (Creamy Ham and Bean Soup)

Three-Bean Soup

Creamy White Bean Soup With Spicy Paprika Oil

Farro and Bean Soup

Bean Soup With Cabbage, Winter Squash and Farro

Quick Tomato, White Bean and Kale Soup

Ham and Bean Soup With Collard Greens

Puree of Chickpea Soup

Minestrone with Shell Beans and Almond Pistou

Pressure Cooker Black Bean Soup

Fava Bean Soup with Mint

Red Beans and Rice

Grains and Beans

Ribollita

Summer Minestrone With Fresh Basil

Swiss Chard and Chickpea Minestrone

Winter Vegetable Soupe au Pistou

Ham Bone Soup

Red Bean Stew

Fragrant Chicken Soup with Chickpeas and Vegetables

Chickpea Vegetable Soup With Parmesan, Rosemary and Lemon

Simple Chickpea Soup

Lamb Stew With Chickpeas and Butternut Squash

Chickpea and Winter Vegetable Stew

Lamb and White Bean Chili

Hearty Quinoa and White Bean Soup

Chickpea Harissa Soup

Eshkeneh-yeh Adas (Lentil Egg Drop Soup)

Spring Cleaning Ribollita

Squash and Chickpea Stew With Lemongrass

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