13 Cozy Bean Soups and Stews
There's something about a big pot of beans simmering on the stove that just feels right - especially when the weather turns, and you want something warm, hearty, and comforting waiting for you at dinnertime.
Bean soups and stews are some of the most satisfying meals I make, and they tick every box: they're packed with protein and fiber, they cost almost nothing, they freeze brilliantly for meal prep, and they genuinely taste better the next day as the flavors develop overnight.
I've pulled together my favorite bean soups and stews below; they're all one-pot, most are ready in under 30 minutes, and every single one of them is the kind of recipe that makes you want to eat it straight from the pot with a thick slice of crusty bread.
1
White Bean Stew
This white bean stew is rustic, hearty, and deeply satisfying - cannellini beans simmered in a rosemary and sage-scented cherry tomato broth, finished with a generous topping of grated Pecorino, lemon zest, fresh parsley, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
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2
Greek White Bean Soup (Fasolada)
This simple Greek bean soup, also known as Fasolada, is this national dish of Greece. It's a wonderfully simple recipe to put together, and an instant classic the whole family will love.
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3
Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)
Pasta e Fagioli - which literally means pasta and beans - is an Italian comfort food classic, the perfect combination of small pasta and borlotti beans cooked in a simple but flavorful soup. It's ready in under 30 minutes, and the perfect healthy vegetarian dinner.
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4
Cozy White Bean Soup
A delicious and hearty white bean soup that's perfect for cozy, colder weather. This delicious soup comes together in under 30 minutes and perfect served with a side of crusty sourdough bread.
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5
Ribollita (Tuscan White Bean Soup)
Ribollita is a traditional Tuscan white bean soup that embodies simple comfort food. This hearty, rustic dish makes use of leftover bread, vegetables, and beans to create a satisfying meal.
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6
Zuppa Toscana (Tuscan Sausage & White Bean Soup)
Zuppa Toscana is a hearty, rustic Italian-style soup made famous in the US by Olive Garden, but the traditional version comes from the Tuscany region in Italy.
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7
Hearty One-Pot Butter Bean and Chorizo Stew
One of my all-time favourite vegetarian stews. Smoky butter bean and chorizo stew with smoked paprika and a hearty red wine sauce - the perfect recipe for cozy cold weather.
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8
Peanut Chickpea Stew
This peanut chickpea stew is a hearty and warming dinner thanks to a generous amount of peanut butter (trust me, it works!), chickpeas, and sweet potato. It's one-pot, naturally vegan, and ready in about 35 minutes.
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9
Lemon Chickpea Orzo Soup (Avgolemono Inspired)
This cozy lemon chickpea orzo soup is my vegetarian twist on Avgolemono - a traditional Greek soup made with eggs, lemon, and broth.
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10
Mediterranean-Style Chickpea Soup
This Chickpea Soup is hearty, comforting, and packed with protein, fiber, and Mediterranean flavors. It's a flavorful broth that's both nourishing and satisfying and ready in under 30 minutes.
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11
Classic Minestrone Soup
This classic minestrone soup is known to be one of the staple meals of some of the longest-living people in the world in Sardinia. It's packed with goodness and very easy to throw together.
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12
Creamy Tuscan Butter Bean Soup
This easy creamy Tuscan butter bean soup is the perfect comforting and healthy dinner. It's ready in less than 30 minutes and is perfect paired with crusty sourdough.
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13
French Onion Butter Beans
These French Onion Butter Beans are a delicious twist on the classic cozy winter soup - with a rich caramelized onion creamy sauce and tender butter beans.
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