Filling, nutritious, and downright delicious, hearty soups are hard to beat—and canned beans make them even better. With endless options to choose from such as black, pinto, cannellini, and kidney beans, canned beans are a versatile and affordable staple to keep in your pantry. If you’re stocked up on them, try one of these top-rated recipes that start with a can of beans and are sure to delight.
Basic Ham and Bean Soup
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“Wonderful soup. Definitely not basic. I made it two weeks ago for dinner with grilled cheese sandwiches and ate it for lunch for the next five days!” says reviewer Linda. “It’s that good! I am making it again right now.”
Cabbage Beef Soup
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“Very yummy beef and cabbage soup that’s always a hit! The main ingredients are ground beef, cabbage, tomato sauce, kidney beans, and onion,” says Allrecipes member NANCYSCOTT1. “I promise you won’t regret making it.”
Navy Bean Soup
“I come from four generations of soup makers. And that’s just when they started counting. This soup is delicious, full-bodied and flavorful,” says one Allrecipes member.
Ranch Taco Soup
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“This taco soup recipe with ranch dressing and RO*TEL is a thick and hearty soup that comes together in a flash,” says Allrecipes Allstar Soup Loving Nicole. “The subtle hint of ranch sets it apart from your average taco soup. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.”
Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)
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“Pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans) share the spotlight with aromatics and fresh tomatoes in this traditional Italian soup,” says Allrecipes member Star Pooley. “Serve with a crisp salad and a hot loaf of garlic bread and you have a meal! Garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese.”
Black-Eyed Pea Soup
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“Absolutely delish! This is a quick and easy meal that tastes fantastic!” says reviewer huizhere. “My husband and the kids loved it. We served it with salad and corn chips.”
Creamy Italian White Bean Soup
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“This hearty white bean soup is made with cannellini beans and flavored with garlic and thyme,” says Allrecipes member colleenlora. “It’s a favorite with friends and family. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.”
Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup
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“This easy chicken tortilla soup is a delicious, zesty soup recipe with only 6 canned ingredients!” says recipe submitter Terryn. “Serve topped with tortilla chips and shredded Cheddar cheese. Throw away the cans, and no one will know it is not from scratch!”
Southern Ham and Brown Beans
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“This Southern pinto beans recipe with ham is the same one my mother’s side of the family has been making for years, but I’ve added my own special touch,” says recipe creator SABRYSON. “This recipe is also very good with diced ham and a can of chopped green chiles added. Serve it with cornbread, fried potatoes, and fried cabbage.”
Bean Soup with Kale
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“I tried this recipe because I was looking for different uses of kale. This hearty soup did not disappoint,” says reviewer Tinaki. “I made the recipe exactly, and it was very tasty.”
Portuguese Bean Soup
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“This Portuguese bean soup with linguica sausage, kidney beans, veggies, and tomatoes is a family favorite,” says Allrecipes member dewny dewny. “It’s hearty and full of flavor.”
Black Bean and Tomato Soup
“Excellent soup! I came across this recipe, looking for a black bean soup and this one does not disappoint,” says one Allrecipes member. “This one is a keeper.”
Three Bean Soup
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“This soup has great flavor and it is so easy to prepare. My husband loved it,” says one reviewer. “I topped it with a dollop of sour cream, grated cheddar cheese and green onions. Wonderful!”
Slow Cooker Taco Soup
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“Five stars because this is very easy, really tasty, super economical, can feed a crowd, and makes great leftovers,” says reviewer Lisa Provost. “By the time all the ingredients were added, my 4-quart crockpot was completely full. This is a HUGE amount of food!”
Vegan Black Bean Soup
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This vegan black bean soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter afternoon. It’s quick and easy to make with canned beans for a thick and hearty meal with a spicy flavor.