black beans substitute
in soup.

Black Beans make soup hearty and protein-rich. They break down slightly during simmering, naturally thickening the broth around them.

top substitutes

01

Kidney Beans

10.0best for soup
1 cup : 1 cup

Larger, firmer; works in soups, chili, and burritos

02

Pinto Beans

10.0best for soup
1 cup : 1 cup

Creamier when cooked; great in Mexican dishes

03

Chickpeas

10.0best for soup
1 cup : 1 cup

Nuttier, firmer; works in salads and bowls

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04

Lentils

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Cook faster; slightly different texture, same protein

05

Refried Beans

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Mash and fry in lard or oil with cumin and garlic; slightly chunkier than smooth canned refried

06

Edamame

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Bright green, use shelled; firmer bite, more protein

07

Lima Beans

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Buttery texture, works in stews and rice dishes

08

Cowpeas

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Black-eyed peas offer similar earthy flavor; pair well in Southern and Latin dishes

09

Soybeans

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Firm cooked yellow or black soybeans hold shape in chili, tacos, and salads

10

Broadbeans (Fava Beans)

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Earthier nuttier flavor; best in soups or mashed into black bean dip style spreads

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