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Quick Pasta e Fagioli

This version of the classic Italian bean-and-pasta soup features butter beans (giant lima beans). The meaty yet silky texture of the beans contrasts nicely with the chewy ditalini pasta. Serve…

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Chickpea Soup with Crispy Kale

This quick vegetarian soup starts with two pantry staples—canned tomatoes and chickpeas—which are simmered with rosemary and bay leaf for extra flavor. Crispy kale makes an addictively delicious and quick…

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Tuscan Peasant Soup with Rosemary & Pancetta

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Whole-Grain Pasta e Fagioli with Butternut Squash and Sage Pesto

Whole-grain orecchiette or shells star in this makeover of a classic Italian pasta and bean soup. With butternut squash, borlotti beans, and a bright sage pesto, it’s perfect for a…

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French Farmers' Soup

This hearty soup makes the most of root vegetables, paired with baby lima beans. If you're short on time, you can substitute 3 cups canned limas (rinsed and drained) for…

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Spinach and Leek Soup with Garlic and Cannellini Beans

Creamy, earthy beans and plenty of greens make this delicately lemony soup satisfying enough for a light meal. Just serve it with some good crusty bread—or a sandwich, if you’re…

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Spicy Tomato and Lentil Soup

This thick Indian-spiced spin on tomato soup, great on its own, would pair well with grilled cheese, especially one made with a little chutney. Look for roasted chickpeas where nuts…

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Escarole & White Bean Soup with Rustic Croutons

This is my variation on a classic Italian soup that traditionally has more escarole and beans than broth. Escarole is one of the easiest greens to prepare since you don't…

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Bean & Ham Bone Soup

This hearty soup puts the meaty bone from a leftover baked ham to excellent use. Pinto beans work fine, but if you can find them, bolita beans are creamier and…

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White Bean Soup with Sautéed Shrimp & Garlic Croutons