Should I use canned or dried beans for soup?

Both work well. Canned beans are convenient - just drain and rinse. Dried beans offer better texture and flavor but need soaking (6-8 hours) and longer cooking. Never add salt until beans are tender.

How do I prevent gas from bean soup?

Soak dried beans and discard the soaking water. Add beans to fresh water for cooking. Include digestive spices like cumin, fennel, or epazote. Start with small portions to let your body adjust.

Can I make bean soup in an Instant Pot?

Yes! Pressure cooking is perfect for bean soup. Unsoaked beans cook in 25-30 minutes at high pressure. Add a tablespoon of oil to prevent foaming. Natural release for best texture.

Bean Soups

Hearty, protein-rich bean soups from around the world. From Tuscan white bean to spicy black bean.

22 recipes

Argentine

Argentine Bean Soup

Hearty Argentine-style bean soup inspired by traditional locro, featuring white ...

60 min8 servings

Italian

Italian Bean Soup

Classic Tuscan-style bean soup with cannellini beans, pancetta, fresh rosemary, ...

45 min6 servings

American

Bean Soup with Bell Pepper

A colorful and nutritious bean soup featuring tri-color bell peppers, white bean...

40 min6 servings

Mediterranean

Bean Soup with Bell Pepper and Nuts

A Mediterranean-inspired bean soup featuring white beans, sweet roasted bell pep...

45 min6 servings

French

White Bean Soup with Caviar

An elegant white bean soup finished with a dollop of crème fraîche and premium c...

40 min6 servings

American, Southern

Bean Soup with Corn and Bacon

A hearty Southern-inspired soup featuring creamy white beans, sweet corn kernels...

45 min8 servings

Mediterranean

Bean Soup with Green Beans

A nutritious double-bean soup combining creamy white beans with crisp-tender gre...

40 min6 servings

Mediterranean

Bean Soup with Lamb

A hearty Mediterranean-style soup featuring tender lamb shoulder, creamy white b...

90 min8 servings

American

Bean Soup with Mushrooms

A rich and earthy vegetarian soup combining creamy white beans with sautéed mush...

45 min6 servings

Italian

Bean Soup with Noodles

A hearty Italian-inspired Pasta e Fagioli with creamy white beans and small past...

35 min6 servings

Georgian

Bean Soup with Walnuts

A hearty Georgian-inspired soup featuring kidney beans enriched with a tradition...

45 min6 servings

American

Bean Soup with Zucchini and Corn

A light and refreshing summer soup featuring creamy white beans, tender zucchini...

40 min6 servings

Bean Soups

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