Mixed Bean Soup with Andouille or Ham (A Gift in Jar Holiday Idea) by Salad Foodie

Make up your own dry bean and lentil variety or purchase ready-made. Aim for 8 or more legume types - navy, black, great northern, garbanzo, pinto, red, green split peas, lentils. Can be a good way to use up odds and ends of dried beans on hand. Fill…

Peter Parker's Pea Soup from Ina Garten by Judy Fisher

This is a hearty, rich pea soup that is great on a chilly evening. Serve with a salad and crusty bread. Delicious! I modified the original recipe with less fat and more spices.

Hot Masala Lentil Soup by Navaneetham Krishnan

Chilli flakes and spices for spiciness and aroma and fresh coconut for creaminess.

Corn Chowder with Spam by Glenn

A basic, simple chowder to fill those little holes in your menu. Tastes great but is always better the second day so make sure you make too much. Easy to modify by adding or replacing your favorite food to make it your own. It's almost impossible to screw this up. Kudos to my sister Jann Hartman for the basic instructions.

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

McNamara Clans Favorite Chili by Cindy McNamara

Just whipped up a batch of this rich, beefy chili for Super Bowl Sunday. We love to top it with sour cream, avocado, cilantro, shredded cheese, green onion and fried corn tortilla strips. I like a squeeze of lime on mine too. Its always better the second day and makes excellent filling for baked potatoes, burritos or for nachos.

Beans, Greens and Sausage Soup by sf

I found a mix of baby winter greens to use with this, but you can use whatever you like from spinach and chard to baby kale.

Spicy Lentil & Bean Soup by The Kitchen Magpie - Karlynn Johnston

I have been looking for more ways to serve beans and lentils that aren’t boring, since my non-meat eating son needs protein in his meals. And the fact that they are incredibly healthy for us is a huge bonus as well. Soup is a great way to incorporate lentils and beans into your diet, especially since it is so satisfying in the…

Anne's Tortellini Soup by Anne

I'm not ever sure where I got this recipe but it's a keeper. Makes enough soiup for 10-12.

Sausage, Spinach, and Bean Soup by Judi Jerome

Runner-up Southern Living Best of the Best 1999. A really delightful soup that will warm you on a cold winter's day. Serve with crusty bread and a nice red wine.

CARROT SOUP by Tandy Sinclair

This is a perfect Sunday evening meal

Vegan Cream of Spinach Soup by The Blender Girl

The best thing about this soup? It takes less than half an hour from chopping board to table; and is dead easy. Unlike starchy soups that need about 30-40 minutes to cook through, this soup only needs about 20 minutes. Just chop up your ingredients, bring to the boil, simmer, blend and serve. I can’t seem to go past using whole…

Country Garden Soup by Faith

Mom's Potato Soup by bluelace247

Lentil Soup with Sausage & Squash by Bob Vincent

This is an easy meal for a weeknight. Lentils are a nutritional power house. They are a good source for protein and pack a hugh amount of dietary fiber. I like all types of legumes. My only issue with lentils is if they are not used in conjunction with something else and nicely spiced they can be very bland. So I added sausage…