Beans, peas, lentils recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving

NAVY BEAN SOUP

Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8-12 hours before beginning the recipe. Cook in cast iron for better flavor and an authentic re-enactment.

Jennie's Senate Navy Bean Soup

My mom's fabulous Senate Navy Bean Soup...from her recipe card that's at least 30 years old!

Farmhouse Bean Soup

To me, navy bean soup is a requirement once the weather cools off. This is a meatless version that includes dice potatoes and crisp green beans…

MIXED LENTILS

Lentils are being underrated by many but these are nutritious and delicious if cooked properly. This combination of lentils makes a difference. This…

Curry Lentil Soup

This is a surprisingly light and tangy lentil soup. If you are used to thick and heavy lentil soups, this one will surprise you. It's very tasty…

Smoky White Bean and Ham Soup

Awesome Split Pea Soup

We made this soup by combining the best of two recipes...one from America's Test Kitchen and one from Cook's Illustrated's the Best New Recipe. I…

Delicious Crockpot Turkey Chili

This is an easy chili recipe that you can throw in the slow cooker and forget about till it's done. I made this for my family when they were out…

Curried Lentil Stew with rice

This curried lentil stew is an awesome winter dish. It will warm you and sooth you with its soft texture and rich flavor. Vegetarians can leave…

Butternut Squash & White Bean Soup

This is a satisfying, tasty, nearly-vegetarian soup with plenty of flavor.

Spiced Coconut-Red Lentil Soup

Coconut and lentils are a super yummy combo. This recipe is yet another reason I love my immersion blender.