Still, it's worth the time to make an escarole and bean soup as it's both delicious and nutritious. Escarole and beans not only deliver on comfort, they each provide a nice dose of essential nutrients ...

I mash the remaining beans with a bit of the broth, then add that to the pot too. This gives the soup body and a subtle creamy texture, without having to add another ingredient. I let that simmer ...

Bean soups are a simple way to make a filling yet inexpensive meal for ... the flavors of other ingredients and seasonings in your soup. Check out Food & Wine's guide to classic bean soups ...

Ham: When I make navy bean soup I normally use left over ham pieces; however, I also make the beans with leftover ham bone from a spiral ham, or a ham hock. The ham and bean soup is always fantastic!

Drain the soaked beans and discard the water. Place the beans, ham hocks, chicken broth, and bay leaf in a soup pot; do not add salt at this stage. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 hour ...

To make the soup, heat the oil in a large saucepan or ... Add the garlic and cook for a few seconds more, stirring. Tip the beans into the pan, add the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer.

There are multitudes of mashed potato options and scores of stuffing recipes, but for me, there's only one green bean ...