Category Archives: Soup Recipes

Puck’s Kitchen: White Bean Soup w/ Pancetta & Swiss Chard

Here at the N.K. Hurst Co. we are always on the lookout for recipes that feature dry beans, especially if it is created by someone famous in the culinary world. In a round-about way, this “bean publicity” helps promote the … Continue reading

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Sweet Corn and White Bean Chowder

Georgia has its’ Vidalia Onions. Idaho has its’ potatoes. Even Oklahoma has its’ (controversial vegetable) Watermelons. So it’s hard to believe (especially around this time of year) that Indiana hasn’t made Sweet Corn its’ official vegetable yet. Drive for several … Continue reading

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15 Bean Clam Chowder

A recent trip to visit family on the east coast provided the inspiration behind this classic soup dish. Working on a 2nd bowl of my aunt’s (almost) famous clam “chowdah,” I realized that our #1 selling 15 Bean Soup® w/ … Continue reading

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15 Bean, 15 Vegetable Soup

As the weather slowly begins to improve, it is evident (especially at the hardware and garden stores) that we are getting into “vegetable season”.  People everywhere are starting to see their gardens take shape and the local Farmers’ Market has … Continue reading

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Drunken Beans (Frijoles Borrachos)

Beans and beer: The perfect marriage for my Cinco de Mayo festivities. Searching through a number of recipes both online and in cookbooks, I was looking for some inspiration to create a traditional Mexican bean dish with some of my … Continue reading

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Navy Bean Soup (aka Senate Bean Soup)

Late last week, I still had a large portion of ham left from Easter lunch. Around here that usually means one (very delicious) thing: some homemade Ham and Beans. Check out this take on one of our most traditional and … Continue reading

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Black Beans and Rice

One of my all-time favorite “I could eat this everyday” meals is black beans and rice. Hugely popular throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, it is one of those simple-to-make dishes that still has incredible flavor. Throw in some slow … Continue reading

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Pasta Fagioli with Spicy Italian Sausage

Whenever I spot a bean dish on the menu at a restaurant, I am instantly drawn to taste it. Whether it’s to sample something new and intriguing, or to compare recipes and flavors, I always like to get some knowledge … Continue reading

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Vegetarian 15 Bean Chili

No meat? We are talking about chili, right? The number of people turning to a vegetarian diet is growing quickly. It can help promote weight loss, lower cholesterol, and reduce the risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, … Continue reading

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Split Pea and Asparagus Soup

I know everyone may be a little “greened” out by now… but as I finished my third Shamrock Rice Krispy Treat last night, I realized that another green dish was in order: Split Pea Soup. Check out this take on … Continue reading

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