155 red bean soup recipes

An easy and lean chili that uses pork "the other white meat" instead of beef.

Hearty three-bean chili with black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans simmered in tomato-chili broth with bell peppers, topped with sour cream and fresh diced peppers. Meatless, protein-packed comfort.

Five-minute refried bean dip with sour cream, chili powder, hot sauce, and chopped onion. A creamy, spiced party dip made from pantry staples. Just mix and serve with tortilla chips.

Chunky kidney bean dip with sour cream, cumin, coriander, hot sauce, and lemon juice. A no-cook bean dip with warm spice and creamy texture, ready in 10 minutes.

Boasting 3 kinds of beans and rich, authentic south-of-the- border flavor, this meatless chili makes a satisfying light main dish year 'round and a super side dish for favorite grill-top fare, as well.

Smoky broiled chicken meets black beans, fresh cilantro, red peppers, and crunchy greens in this Tex-Mex fajita salad. Tossed in a tangy red wine vinegar dressing and ready in 30 minutes flat.

Served in corn tortillas or without for a side dish.

Unadulterated black bean soup with dried beans, ham hocks, red and yellow onion, pureed silky smooth and finished with dry sherry. A purist's approach with no spices masking the beans.

A make-ahead layered pasta salad loaded with kidney beans, corn, bell peppers, and a creamy taco-seasoned dressing. This Southwestern pasta salad feeds a crowd and tastes even better the next day.

Spicy black bean soup with eight jalapeños, smoky ham hock, cumin, and a final splash of tequila stirred in off heat. Half-pureed for body, garnished with sour cream.

A hearty soup that can pretty much go with anything else you serve for lunch or dinner.

Hearty ground beef chili simmered with beer, tomatoes, and kidney beans, ready in 30 minutes using your microwave. Topped with melted cheddar and sour cream, this pub-style chili delivers bold, smoky flavor with almost no cleanup.

Cuban black bean stew with ham, rum, and oregano served over rice. Dried beans soaked overnight and simmered until creamy, thickened by mashing a cup of beans back in.

One-skillet chili with ground beef, kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, and pickled jalapenos for extra kick. Topped with sour cream, cheddar, and red onion.

Ground turkey chili with kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, and red bell pepper spooned over split baked potatoes. Topped with cheddar and sour cream for a hearty 40-minute dinner.

Cuban black bean and ham soup simmered with bay, thyme, and oregano, then thickened with mashed beans and finished with a splash of dark rum. Served over rice with cool sour cream.