Bean and Legume Soup Recipes

Beans have a reputation for their unfortunately funny side effects, but there is nothing funny about how nutritious these pint-sized vegetables are. Beans are high in fiber, something that most Americans lack in their diet, but they make such a nice addition to soups that there's no reason to miss out on their benefits.

Another great thing about beans is that they come in a wide variety--navy, black, kidney, lima, lentil...there's almost no end to taste and texture of beans. Beans are also a staple in Spanish and Italian foods, so these soups are a great compliment to theme dinners you may be planning.

Beans are wonderful as the main ingredient in soup, like our 16 Bean Soup Recipe that uses beans, celery, carrots, and sausage. But they can also be tossed in other soup recipes that you want to add some flavor to.

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