kidney beans substitute
in soup.

Kidney Beans gives soup body and protein, often thickening the broth as it cooks. The swap should break down similarly during simmering.

top substitutes

01

Black Beans

10.0best for soup
1 cup : 1 cup

Smaller, softer; classic swap in chili and soups

02

Pinto Beans

10.0best for soup
1 cup : 1 cup

Creamier, milder; closest texture match

03

Chickpeas

10.0best for soup
1 cup : 1 cup

Firmer, nuttier; holds shape well in salads

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04

Lentils

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Smaller, faster cooking; great in stews

05

Refried Beans

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Mash well, slightly different flavor

06

Lima Beans

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Creamier and milder; works in chili and stews but softens more quickly

07

Edamame

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Shelled edamame adds green bean firmness; best in salads and grain bowls

08

Broadbeans (Fava Beans)

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Earthy nutty flavor; peel skins for smoother texture in stews and soups

09

Cowpeas

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Black-eyed peas hold shape in chili and soups; milder earthier flavor

10

Pigeon Peas (Red Gram)

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Hold shape well in curries and rice dishes; slightly firmer bite

11

Soybeans

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Firm and high-protein; use cooked yellow soybeans in chili or bean salads

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