There’s nothing quite like a hearty bean stew to satisfy your soul and fill your belly.
This roundup of 21 irresistible bean stew recipes has something for everyone. These dishes are so delicious, you’ll want to make them part of your regular meal rotation.
Bonus: most of them are budget-friendly, meal-prep approved, and easy to make on busy weeknights.
Ready to find your new favorite comfort food? Let’s dive into the stews that prove beans really can do it all.
Instant Pot Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)
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Feijoada, a delicious black bean stew, is widely considered Brazil’s national dish. This Instant Pot feijoada speeds up preparation time by using a single pot to make the feijoada.
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Dutch Oven Awesome Chili
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If you’re looking for a hearty and meaty chili recipe that is great on its own, then this Dutch Oven Awesome Chili is for you.
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Black-Eyed Peas Curry With Yogurt Gravy
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This Punjabi-style black-eyed peas curry is a flavorful stew made with onion, garlic, ginger, spices, and tomato, in a rich and creamy yogurt gravy.
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Oven-Baked Greek Giant Beans: Gigantes Plaki
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This traditional Greek giant beans dish is cooked in a rich tomato and veggie sauce, and it’s full of Mediterranean flavors: garlic, onions, and fresh dill.
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Gluten-Free Pasta e Fagioli
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Pasta e Fagioli is a traditional Italian pasta and bean soup; this version is gluten-free, vegan, and free from common allergens. This easy and inexpensive soup is quick to make for a light weeknight meal or simple lunch option that the kids will love too!
Get the Recipe: Gluten-Free Pasta e Fagioli (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
Slow Cooker Vegan Brunswick Stew
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Traditionally from the rural South, this vegan Brunswick stew is a delicious meal with tender vegetables, tomatoes, and beans in a tangy, slightly sweet broth. It’s a real crowd-pleaser and easy to make, too!
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One Pot Mexican Bean Stew With Quinoa
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This one-pot Mexican bean stew with quinoa is hearty, flavourful, high in protein, and a perfect weeknight dinner option.
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Fasolada-Greek White Bean Soup
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Fasolada, also known as Fasolatha, is a delicious, vegan white bean soup from Greece. It’s made with some very basic ingredients, but it’s full of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Fasolada-Greek white bean soup
Slow Cooker 15 Bean Soup With Kale
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This Slow Cooker 15 Bean Soup with Kale is an inexpensive, hearty, and delicious soup that’s loaded with fresh vegetables and nutritious legumes. This bean soup is a perfect choice for the slow cooker!
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Chorizo and Butter Bean Stew With Fennel
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This Chorizo and butter bean stew is a quick, delicious, and hearty recipe. This one-pot wonder is a perfect, easy meal packed with flavor.
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Gluten Free Instant Pot Lentil Stew
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This gluten-free lentil Stew only requires 7 minutes in the Instant Pot and is filled with veggies and potatoes; the finished soup freezes beautifully so it’s great for meal prep.
Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Instant Pot Lentil Stew
Green Bean Stew
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This Lebanese green bean stew is a Middle Eastern-inspired recipe with tender beef cubes, a zesty garlic tomato sauce, and, of course, green beans. You can make this easy and delicious stew recipe in the Instant Pot, on the stovetop, or in a slow cooker.
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Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
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Red Beans and Rice is a popular New Orleans dish. Typically, it requires planning ahead and a slow-cooking process, but by adapting it for the Instant Pot, you save lots of valuable time without sacrificing flavor. It’s a win-win!
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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew
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This plant-based black bean and sweet potato stew is a total comfort food, making a delicious and hearty meal. This is a satisfying one-pot meal that’s rich, creamy, and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.
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15 Bean Soup
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This bean soup recipe is easy to make and packed with a delicious blend of ham, beans, and flavorful vegetables. It’s all simmered in broth until thickened, tender, and delicious.
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Tomato and White Bean Soup
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This Tomato and White Bean Soup is a perfect blend of hearty beans, juicy tomatoes, and a handful of fresh spinach, all simmered together to create a filling and satisfying dish. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and incredibly easy to make.
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Butter Bean Stew
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This rich, hearty, and flavorful brothy butter bean stew is packed with flavor. Tender butter beans soak up the smoky goodness of sausage and ham, while pearl couscous adds the perfect bit of chew.
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White Bean Cabbage Soup
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This hearty White Bean Cabbage Soup is simple, nourishing, and ready in under an hour. Tender white beans, ribbons of cabbage, and a flavorful broth come together in this easy one-pot recipe.
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Instant Pot Black Bean Soup
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This hearty Instant Pot Black Bean Soup is hearty and easy to make. It’s a satisfying dish that is easy and budget-friendly. Made with dry, un-soaked beans, they cook to perfection in under an hour, resulting in a delightful Mexican soup that can also be vegan or vegetarian.
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Slow-Cooked Italian White Beans
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These delicately slow-cooked Italian beans are creamy, tender, and lightly spiced with chili flakes, garlic, and thyme! This is the easiest way to cook these white beans with Italian-inspired ingredients you likely already have at home.
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Simple Chickpea Stew (Algerian Style)
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This vegetarian chickpea stew is a great way to try an Algerian recipe. It’s harmonious blend of mildly spicy aromatic spices will fill your home with inviting scents and warmth.
Get the Recipe: Simple Chickpea Stew (Algerian Style)
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