White Bean Soup with Bacon and Herbs

Ingredients 1-1/4 pounds Thick-Sliced Bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1 Spanish Onion, finely chopped 1 Large Carrot, finely diced 2 Celery Stalks, finely diced 4 Garlic Cloves, minced 1 Fresh Bay Leaf 2 teaspoons chopped Thyme 2 teaspoons chopped Rosemary 1 pound Great Northern Beans, soaked overnight and drained [...]

 
 

Tuscan Bean Soup with Swiss Chard and Tomatoes

Ingredients 1 bunch (1 pound) Swiss Chard or Escarole, sliced into 1/4-inch stalks 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 1 cup chopped Onions 1 tablespoon minced Garlic 3 (10-1/2 ounces) cans Chicken Broth and 1-1/2 cans Water 1 (14 ounces) can Tomatoes, chopped (no juice) 2 Carrots, sliced 1/2 teaspoon Rosemary 1/4 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper [...]

 
 

Sweet Red Bean Soup

Ingredients 1 cup Red Beans (adzuki beans), washed and soaked for 2 – 3 hours 1/4 cup Black Glutinous Rice (sweet rice), washed and drained 1/3 cup Sugar 2 – 3 slices Dried Clementine Tangerine Peel 6 cups Water 1/2 cup Coconut Cream Preparation method 1. In a medium pot, add the beans, rice, tangerine [...]

 
 

Southwestern Chicken and White Bean Soup

Ingredients 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, cut into 1-inch pieces 1-3/4 cups Chicken Broth 1 cup Medium Salsa 3 Garlic Cloves, minced 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin 1 (16 ounces) can Small White Beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup Frozen Whole Kernel Corn 1 Large Onion, chopped Preparation method 1. In [...]

 
 

Southwestern Bean Soup

Ingredients 4 Bacon Slices 3/4 cup chopped White Onion 3/4 cup chopped Celery 1/8 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1 (16 ounces) can Refried Beans 1/4 cup Medium or Hot Salsa 1 (14-1/2 ounces) can Chicken Broth 1 tablespoon chopped Fresh Parsley Hot Pepper Sauce, optional Shredded Cheddar Cheese Tortilla Chips, broken in pieces Preparation method 1. [...]

 
 

Smoky Pasta and Bean Soup

Ingredients 6 Lean Smoked Bacon Slices, diced 1 Small Sweet Onion, finely chopped 1 Celery Stalk, finely chopped 1 Medium Carrot, peeled and grated 2 Garlic Cloves, peeled and crushed 1/8 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 2 cups canned Crushed Tomatoes 2-1/2 cups drained canned White Beans 6 cups Chicken Broth 3/4 cup Macaroni or [...]

 
 

Pork, Sweet Potato, and Mung Bean Soup

Ingredients 2 pounds Country Style Pork Ribs, rinsed clean 4 cups Chicken Stock 6 cups Water 1 Leek, washed and split in half 1-inch piece Fresh Ginger, peeled 2 Garlic Cloves, peeled 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce 1 cup Mung Beans 2 cups Sweet Potato, peeled and diced into bite size pieces [...]

 
 

Navy Bean Soup

Ingredients 7 cups Cold Water 1 (16 ounces) package Dried Navy Beans 2 cups cubed Cooked Smoked Ham 1 Ham Bone 1 Small White Onion, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Coarse Salt 1 Bay Leaf Dash Fresh Ground Black Pepper Preparation method 1. Add water and beans to Dutch oven or stockpot. Bring to a gentle [...]

 
 

Mixed Bean Soup

Ingredients 1 pound Dried Beans, mixed 1 Ham Hock 1 medium Onion, diced 1 tablespoon Canola or Olive Oil 2 to 3 cloves Garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon Fresh Sage or Rosemary, chopped or 1/2 Tablespoon dried 8 to 10 cups Water (use the lower volume for a thicker soup) Kosher or Sea Salt Fresh Ground [...]

 
 

Minestra

Ingredients 3 tablespoons Olive Oil 2 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped 1/2 pound Dry Salami or Pepperoni, grated with a large-hole cheese grater 2 (32 ounces each) Chicken Stock Rind of Parmesan 3 (15 ounces each) Cannellini Beans, rinsed with cold water 2 Escarole, coarsely chopped 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper 6 ounces Fresh Spinach, stemmed [...]