Recipes — Soups & Stews

ZUPPA DI PASTA E CECI (SOUP OF PASTA AND CHICKPEAS)
fagioli Garbanzo Italian Soups Soups & Stews
Recipe reprinted from Fagioli: The Bean Cuisine of Italy by Judith Barrett. Barrett says: "This is a soup you’re likely to find in many osterieand trattorie throughout Italy. In Rome, it’s common to find on Fridays. It’s one of my standard soups that I make frequently, changing it up sometimes...

ZUPPA DI LENTICCHIE E FUNGHI // SOUP OF LENTILS AND MUSHROOMS
Italian Other Legumes Soups & Stews Vegan Vegetarian
This recipe from Southern Italy is prepared with a combination of dried porcini and fresh oyster or cremini mushrooms. Its earthy aroma and wonderful rich taste captures the essence of wild mushrooms just collected from the forest. Recipe from Fagioli: The Bean Cuisine of Italy by Judith Barrett. 1 ounce dried...

Kate Hill's Garbure
(Photo: Tim Clinch) From Kate: "Consider garbure as the Gascon lagniappe, that little somethingextra that a shopkeeper gives a good customer. Garbure can be madeon its own or it can be the perfect use for leftovers after making agood and generous cassoulet. (I always seem to have a few beans...

Sauerkraut and White Bean Soup
Gluten-Free Omnivore soups Soups & Stews Vegan Vegetarian White Beans
It’s not a bean soup or a sauerkraut soup. It’s its own thing and I can’t wait to make this again. There are many versions of this and if you aren’t using good heirloom beans, like our Royal Coronas, I would add some sausages or a ham hock. I’m not trying to be funny, but the flavor just won’t be there unless you use good heirloom beans. Similarly, if you don’t have homemade sauerkraut on hand, use a trusted brand.

VEGETARIAN CALDO TLALPEÑO
Other Legumes Soups Soups & Stews Vegan Vegetarian
½ of a white onion, minced2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, roughly chopped, with seeds and sauce1 cup chopped tomatoes2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil6 cups vegetable broth (preferably homemade)1 cup cooked Rancho Gordo Garbanzo beans, drained1 cup peeled, sliced carrots2 small zucchini, slicedAvocado cubes for garnishLime wedges...

Slow Cooker Minestrone
Italian soups Soups & Stews Vegetarian White Beans
1 cup uncooked Rancho Gordo Marcella beans, picked over and rinsed1 tablespoon plus ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil (divided use)2 garlic cloves, minced1 sprig of fresh rosemary2 tablespoons salted butter1 onion, thinly sliced2 large carrots, peeled and diced2 celery stalks, diced1 russet potato, peeled and diced½ pound green beans, trimmed...

Tanya Holland's Black-Eyed Pea Chowder
Omnivore Other Legumes Soups Soups & Stews
Tanya Holland is one of our favorite chefs and we love the fresh tweaks she gives to classic dishes. 1 pound/455 g Rancho Gordo Black-Eyed Peas, picked over2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 medium onions, finely chopped3 large garlic cloves, minced1 large jalapeño chile, seeded and minced2 medium celery ribs, diced1 medium...

Basque-Style Bean and Kale Stew
Dark Beans Medium Beans Omnivore soups Soups & Stews
A customer sent in a recipe from the UK paper, The Guardian, by Spanish chef José Pizarro. It was for a traditional Basque stew using Toloso beans, which are famous and somewhat wonderful. A runner bean like Ayocote Negro would be close, but not quite. Oddly, our Whipple bean is...

Edna's Black Bean & Corn Soup
Dark Beans soups Soups & Stews Vegan Vegetarian
1 pound uncooked Rancho Gordo Midnight or Santanero Negro Delgado black beans, picked over and rinsed8 cups water½ bunch of green onions, white and tender green parts, rinsed1 small garlic head, rinsed but unpeeled, or 4 to 5 large garlic cloves, unpeeled1 tablespoon olive oilSalt1 large yellow onion, finely chopped½...

Yellow Eye Bean and Kale Soup
Medium Beans soups Soups & Stews Vegan Vegetarian White Beans
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling1 garlic clove, minced1 large carrot, peeled and chopped1 small bunch Tuscan kale, leaves stripped from the stems and sliced into thin ribbons1½ cups cooked Rancho Gordo Yellow Eye beans in their broth1 sprig fresh rosemary4–6 cups vegetable brothGrated lemon zestRed pepper...

Puerto Rican Habichuelas
Main Dishes Medium Beans Omnivore Soups & Stews Vegan Vegetarian
We've been following Illyanna Maisonet for years. She's an excellent food writer with a natural curiosity. Her articles for the San Francisco Chronicle were legendary. She's an odd and appealing mix of honesty, integrity, vulnerability, and maybe a touch of confidence now and then. She knows her subject, but...

Green Chile Pozole with Shrimp
Main Dishes Omnivore Posole/Hominy Soups & Stews
As much as I love pork and chicken, some of my happiest memories have been made over a bucket of perfect shrimp. Any type of pozole is appropriate for any time of year, but I think a party with shrimp pozole, cold beers, and a fun crowd sounds like summer....