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Hearty Portuguese Bean Soup
Soup European

Hearty Portuguese Bean Soup

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
160 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place water, ham hock, linguiça, and onion in a Dutch oven over high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Remove meat from ham hock, chop, and return to soup. Stir in potatoes, celery, carrots, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and garlic. Cover; simmer for 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 Stir in kidney beans and cabbage; cook until cabbage has softened, about 10 minutes.

By PIKALA

Easy Portuguese Bean Soup
Soup European

Easy Portuguese Bean Soup

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, and celery; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, potatoes, kidney beans and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and stir in cayenne pepper and tomato paste. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add sausage and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

By Sara

Minestrone Soup
Soup Italian

Minestrone Soup

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large soup pot, combine vegetable stock, undrained tomatoes, potato, onion, celery, carrot, cabbage, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in beans, corn, zucchini, and pasta; simmer for 10 to 15 more minutes until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper.

By Maryanne

Spicy Kale and Shrimp Soup
Soup American

Spicy Kale and Shrimp Soup

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir mushrooms, onion, carrots, and garlic in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and add basil. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until basil seasons broth, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir kale, curry paste, salt, and pepper into broth; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until kale softens, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in shrimp, tomatoes, kidney beans, and lemon juice. Simmer until shrimp is bright pink on the outside and no longer transparent in the center, about 10 minutes.

By Bethie

Veggie Soup with Basil Sauce
Soup American

Veggie Soup with Basil Sauce

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot over high heat, combine the potatoes, onion, carrot, beans, tamari OR soy sauce, bay leaf and water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. (Note: Add water as necessary to cover vegetables.)
  2. 2 When the soup is done, add the beans and corn and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. To make sauce, in a blender or food processor, combine the basil, pureed tomatoes, garlic, oil, Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth, stir this sauce into the soup and serve.

By Emily Idlewild

Pasta e Fagioli a la Chez Ivano
Soup Italian

Pasta e Fagioli a la Chez Ivano

4.7

Prep
60 min
Cook
120 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 In the same pot, heat the olive oil. Cook onion, celery, garlic and black pepper until vegetables are tender, 10 minutes. Stir in beef broth, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with thyme, basil, oregano and parsley. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. (At this point, you may put the pot on a back burner to keep warm and continue with the next steps about 1 hour prior to serving, if you wish.)
  3. 3 Stir in the beef and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in the pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the beans and heat through, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Ivan O Teeter

Hearty Sausage Soup II
Soup American

Hearty Sausage Soup II

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
70 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat; cook the sausage, onions, bell pepper, and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the water, cabbage, carrots, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef bouillon cubes, seasoned salt, thyme, and cayenne pepper to the stockpot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the stockpot, and cook the soup at a simmer for 45 minutes. Stir the zucchini and beans into the soup; cook another 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the egg noodles in boiling water until cooked yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain and stir into the soup. Ladle the soup into bowls, and top with Parmesan cheese to serve.

By Jaja's daughter

Jamie's Minestrone Soup
Soup American

Jamie's Minestrone Soup

4.8

Prep
35 min
Cook
45 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-low heat. Sauté garlic in hot oil until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Add celery and carrots; sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour in tomato sauce, broth, and water; bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add red wine; reduce heat to low.
  5. 5 Stir in zucchini, spinach, green beans, kidney beans, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer until soup is heated through, 30 to 40 minutes.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Cook seashell pasta in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  7. 7 Place 2 tablespoons cooked pasta into individual serving bowls. Ladle soup over pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  8. 8 Drizzle with olive oil to serve.

By Jamie

Dry Red Beans in the Instant Pot
Side Dish American

Dry Red Beans in the Instant Pot

3.3

Ingredients

Prep
5 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour beans into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Cover with a few inches of cool water. Close and lock the lid. Select Manual; set timer for 28 minutes on high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Drain beans and let cool.

By LauraF

Air Fryer Kidney Bean "Popcorn"
Appetizer American

Air Fryer Kidney Bean "Popcorn"

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. 2 Spray kidney beans with olive oil cooking spray and toss with sea salt. Spread out in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  3. 3 Air-fry until all of the kidney beans have split open and have become crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Air-fry for 5 more minutes if they look under-toasted; they all should be varying degrees of brown.
  4. 4 Allow to cool and store in airtight container or sandwich bag.

By real_isopod_hours

Thirty Minute Chili
Dinner American

Thirty Minute Chili

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crumble beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir until evenly browned. Drain off excess grease.
  2. 2 Stir kidney beans, tomatoes, and chili seasoning mix into beef; reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes.

By Jen

Vegetarian Taco Salad
Mexican

Vegetarian Taco Salad

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium-size mixing bowl combine beans, burger, taco seasoning, onions, salsa, and refrigerate.
  2. 2 When ready to serve, layer in individual bowls: chips, cheese, lettuce, bean mixture, and top with diced tomatoes.

By Katherine Denning

Busy Day Slow Cooker Taco Soup
Lunch

Busy Day Slow Cooker Taco Soup

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
185 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir browned ground beef, tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, corn, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix together in the crock of a slow cooker.
  3. 3 Cook on Low for at least 3 hours.

By Lucinda

Sunday Football Cheese Dip and Chips
Appetizer

Sunday Football Cheese Dip and Chips

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the pot until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  2. 2 Stir cheese, kidney beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, green chilies, red onion, and cayenne pepper with the beef. Reduce heat to low. Cook and stir beef mixture until the cheese is melted completely, about 10 minutes.

By Lee Ellen BrunGates

Ham Bone Soup

Ham Bone Soup

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
360 min
Total
390 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the ham bone, onion, tomatoes, kidney beans, potatoes, and green pepper into a 3 quart or larger slow cooker. Dissolve the bouillon cubes in water, and pour into the slow cooker.
  2. 2 Cover, and cook on High until warm. Reduce heat to Low, and continue to cook for 5 to 6 hours.

By TOOTSWEET13

Slow Cooker Shipwreck Stew
Dinner American

Slow Cooker Shipwreck Stew

3.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
300 min
Total
320 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until browned. Drain grease, and transfer beef to a slow cooker. Mix in the tomato soups (undiluted), onions, potatoes, and beans.
  2. 2 Cover, and cook on the Low setting for 4 to 5 hours, until stew is thick and potatoes are tender.

By DebCroff

Beefy Broccoli & Cheddar Burritos
Dinner

Beefy Broccoli & Cheddar Burritos

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. 2 Cook ground beef in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is done, about 5 minutes. Remove beef mixture and set aside.
  3. 3 Stir Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Cheddar Broccoli, water and beans into same skillet and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook covered 7 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in beef mixture. Remove from heat and let stand 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup salsa and 1/2 cup cheese.
  4. 4 Spoon about 3/4 cup rice mixture onto each tortilla; roll-up.
  5. 5 Evenly spread 1/2 cup salsa in bottom of 13 x 9-inch greased baking dish. Arrange burritos, seam-side-down. Spoon remaining salsa down center of burritos, then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake 25 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with green onions.

By Knorr

Smoked Sausage and Red Beans
Dinner

Smoked Sausage and Red Beans

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
240 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a 6-quart or larger slow cooker, combine smoked sausage, kidney beans, water, rice, onion, and garlic. Season with Cajun seasoning, hot pepper sauce, salt, and bay leaf. Cover and set on High. Once mixture is heated through, stir until well combined.
  2. 2 Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or High for 4 hours.

By Syndi Davis

Slow-Cooked Chili
Dinner

Slow-Cooked Chili

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
480 min
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Transfer ground beef to a slow cooker.
  3. 3 Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, onion, half the green bell peppers, half the red bell peppers, chili powder, garlic, salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.
  4. 4 Place remaining green bell peppers and red bell peppers on top of mixture.
  5. 5 Cover the cooker and cook on High setting until vegetables are soft and the flavors have blended, about 2 hours.
  6. 6 Stir chili and cook on Low setting for 6 more hours.
  7. 7 Serve in bowls; garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon of shredded Cheddar cheese.

By jrgh17

Chuckwagon Beans
Side Dish

Chuckwagon Beans

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir bacon and onion in pot until the onion is tender, 7 to 10 minutes; add ketchup, dry mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, salt, and black pepper.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to low and cook bean mixture at a simmer until hot, about 10 minutes; pour into a large casserole dish.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until bubbling on top, 10 to 15 minutes.

By whino247

Red Beans and Rice with Spam
Dinner American

Red Beans and Rice with Spam

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine kidney beans with liquid, luncheon meat, butter, and onion flakes in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon bean mixture over cooked rice; serve.

By CYNDMN28

Slow Cooker Vegan Sweet Potato Chili
Dinner

Slow Cooker Vegan Sweet Potato Chili

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
3 min
Total
13 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sweet potatoes in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add kidney beans, diced tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Pour in water and orange juice. Cover.
  2. 2 Cook on High until sweet potatoes are fork tender, 3 to 4 hours, or on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

By Nate Bartlett

Quick-Fix Beef Burrito Skillet
Dinner

Quick-Fix Beef Burrito Skillet

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Brown meat in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat; drain.
  2. 2 Add next 4 ingredients; stir. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 Stir in tortilla pieces; top with cheese. Cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and onions.

By Cracker Barrel

Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
Dinner

Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place kidney beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak for 2 hours.
  2. 2 Turn pot on "Saute" mode; add olive oil and sausage. Cook and stir until sausage is browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion mix and garlic; cook and stir until onion mix is soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Turn off pot.
  3. 3 Drain beans and add to pot; stir in chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves.
  4. 4 Place lid on pot, turn valve to "Sealing" and push "Bean" button, about 30 minutes. When pot beeps, use the natural pressure release until the pin goes down. Remove lid.
  5. 5 Serve beans over rice.

By OleMSRebel