This creamy, pureed bean soup gets some heft from cubes of smoked ham and paprika-dusted croutons ... them labeled as "white kidney beans." Great Northern beans are a great alternative: a close ...

I have fond memories of eating canned navy bean ... a rich and creamy broth with a complex flavor that's umami rich (translation: so much flavor!). The soup also includes plenty of ham which ...

Bake it until it’s golden and crispy on top, making it the perfect side to soak up the hearty broth from a ham and bean soup. Creamy scalloped potatoes add a rich, cheesy flavor to your ham dinner.

Two cans of beans (chickpeas and white beans) are simmered with milk, a whole head of garlic, herbs and nutmeg for a rich and creamy vegetarian dinner that can be on the table in under a half-hour.