In this table you will find all the necessary information for soaking legumes:
| Type of legume | Soaking time |
| Azuki | 8 hours |
| Chickpeas | 12 hours |
| Borlotti beans (red) | 12 hours |
| Cannellini beans (white) | 8 hours |
| Black beans | 12 hours |
| Red beans | 12 hours |
| Fava beans | 12 hours |
| Lentils | 2 hours |
| Red lentils | no need are hull |
| Whole peas | 2 hours |
| Broken peas | 2 hours |
| Yellow and black soybean |
24 hours |
| Green soybean | 12 hours |