Slow Cooker Vegetarian Cajun 15 Bean Soup

This recipe is sponsored by Hurst’s HamBeens though all opinions are mine alone.

Make this easy Vegetarian Cajun 15 Bean Soup for dinner and with all these hearty beans you won’t miss the meat!

Have you tried the famous 15 bean soup mix in the slow cooker? It cooks up so nice and dinner is ready when you walk in the door. Also, try my Taco 15 Bean soup!

What is in Cajun 15 Bean Soup Mix?

• At least 15 kinds of beans in each bag of Hurst’s Cajun 15 Bean Soup; northern, pinto, lima, yelloweye, garbanzo, green split pea, kidney, cranberry, small white, pink, yellow split pea, lentil, navy, white kidney, and black.
• The included Cajun Seasoning packet has these flavorings: Sugar, spices such as paprika, garlic and onion. Also, has smoke flavoring and lemon juice powder.

How to make Vegetarian Cajun 15 Bean Soup:

• Rinse and sort out any debris from the beans. Add to the slow cooker.
• Add the carrots, celery, onion, bay leaf, oregano and water.
• DO NOT add the salsa, corn or Cajun Seasoning yet.

How long do I cook?

• Cook on HIGH for 6 hours.
• Do not open the lid during the cooking time

Is Cajun 15 bean soup spicy?

• It has a slight kick to it but not overly spicy.
• If you want more heat, add a 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper or 1 diced jalapeno.

Add the Cajun seasoning, salsa, and corn. Stir and serve!

Can I add meat to this recipe?

This recipe is very adaptable. You can add these types of meat to this recipe if you do not want it to be vegetarian.

• 1.5 lbs. boneless chicken breasts
• 1 pound cooked and drained ground beef or turkey
• 2 cups diced ham
• 2 cups cooked leftover turkey

How do I serve this?

• Top with green onions or diced red onion
• Serve with cornbread, dinner rolls or garlic bread

Does this freeze well?

• Yes! 15 bean soup freezes very well. In fact one of my favorite leftover meals.
• Place in freezer containers or freezer ziplock bags.
• Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge about 24 hours before needed.

Other 15 bean soup recipes to try in the slow cooker:

• Taco 15 Bean Soup
• Buffalo Chicken 15 Bean Soup
• 15 Bean Soup with Ham
• Cajun 15 Bean Soup with Turkey
• Pizza 15 Bean Soup

You can find where to purchase Hurst’s Hambeens Cajun 15 Bean soup here on their store locator. I find this mix locally at Walmart.

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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Cajun 15 Bean Soup

5 from 2 votes

An array of beans with veggies, salsa, corn and Cajun seasonings.

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Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: vegetarian 15 bean soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours

Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 208kcal

Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

• Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

• 20 oz. Hurst' HamBeensⓇ Cajun 15 Bean SoupⓇ mix (wait to add the cajun seasoning until the end)
• 3 carrots diced
• 3 celery ribs
• 1 sweet onion diced
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 cups water

Add these ingredients at the end of cooking time:

• 16 oz. salsa (use your favorite!)
• 15 oz. whole kernel corn drained
• Cajun seasoning mix (included in bean package)

For Serving:

• sliced green onions

Instructions:

• Place the beans into a colander, sort through the beans, discard any debris. Rinse the beans and add them to the slow cooker.
• Add the carrots, celery, onion, oregano, bay leaf and water. WAIT TO ADD THE SALSA, CORN AND INCLUDED CAJUN SEASONING MIX).
• Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 6 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
• When the cooking time is up. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Add the salsa, corn and Cajun seasoning mix. Stir.
• Serve and enjoy! Top with green onions if desired.

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Recipe Notes:

Is Cajun 15 Bean Soup spicy?

• It has a slight kick to it but not overly spicy.
• If you want more heat, add a 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper or 1 diced jalapeno.

Can I add meat to this recipe?

Yes, if you would like to add meat add one of the following:

• 1.5 lbs. boneless chicken breasts
• 1 pound cooked and drained ground beef or turkey
• 2 cups diced ham
• 2 cups cooked leftover turkey

Does this freeze well?

• Yes! 15 bean soup freezes very well. In fact one of my favorite leftover meals.
• Place in freezer containers or freezer ziplock bags.
• Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge about 24 hours before needed.

Nutrition:

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 504mg | Potassium: 772mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2734IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 3mg

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This recipe is sponsored by Hurst’s HamBeens though all opinions are mine alone.