Mexicali Bean & Barley Soup by MarthaW

A spicy bean soup using Trader Joe's 17 Bean & Barley Mix. The beans and vegetables hold their shapes and create a colorful, healthy, meal. It also freezes well.

Crock Pot Lentil Soup by Frosted Flaker

In the mood for delicious, healthy soup, with high fiber as an added bonus? Try this recipe. Prep time is minimal, and resulting taste is maximum !

Tamale King's Borracho Beans!! YUM by Laurette Champagne-koerber

I'm pretty sure any type of beans will work for this recipe, but I always use pinto beans! open the bag and dump out the beans on the cookie sheet to get out any pebbles and yukky looking stuff. then soak the beans in water over night in crockpot or bowl. add more water to the beans in the morning if all soaked up so its about two…

Smoky White Bean and Ham Soup by Shirley Rogers

Meat Lovers Chili by J. Gino Genovesi

First Place Winner: Milan Ohio St. Anthony's Chili Cook off: First Place Winner (2012) Norwalk Ohio Chili Cook Off. This Chili is colorful, smooth yet meaty. Prepare and set aside: 1 1/2 lb. ground beef ( cooked and drained) 4 sun-dried sausages, peeled and cut into bite size 10-15 mini meatballs, baked and drained 10-15 mini…

Brew and Bean Chili by Jackie Newgent

Beer’s not just for drinking anymore! It’s for stewing—or “eco-brewing.” As this chili is sans meat, the beer adds another layer of flavor. My favorite part of the recipe, though, is how fast it is to fix. My carbon footprint appreciates that and yours will, too. (Adapted from Big Green Cookbook by Jackie Newgent, RD)

MIXED LENTILS by MARIA LOURDES V. LIPARDO-AYUB

Lentils are being underrated by many but these are nutritious and delicious if cooked properly. This combination of lentils makes a difference. This Indian dish gives me so much appreciation from the people who taste it.

Buffalo and Hominy Chili by James Buel

Served with fry bread and popular at pow wows and other get together. Buffalo is raised on many reservation for their meat. Some hunting is done in Montana.

17 Bean Barley Soup Flavored with Smoked Ham Hocks and Spices by Vivien

Hearty comfort food with Southern/Asian influences --17 bean and barley soup flavored with smoked ham hocks, herbs, smoked paprika, fresh ginger and Asian sauces

Crockpot white bean soup by Tracey S

Nice, savory and hot for a cold winters night.

Chicken Tortilla Chili by Hilary

almost similar to chicken tortilla soup only thicker...kids and hubby love this...best to use after taco night...and good for a fall day...

Chorizo Anasazi Bean Soup by Robert Long

The Anasazi bean has a distinct flavor that is worth exploring. The beans were grown by the Anasazi Indians of New Mexico and the old west. The addition of the Chorizo is an attempt to use a similar meat as was used by the indians.