Slow Cooker Vegetarian Cajun 15 Bean Soup
15 CommentsUpdated Aug 06, 2026
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This recipe is sponsored by Hurst’s HamBeens though all opinions are mine alone.
Make this easy Vegetarian Cajun 15 Bean Soup for dinner. It’s loaded with vegetables, pantry-friendly ingredients, and even meat lovers will enjoy it.
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!
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First time making this vegetarian dish. We enjoyed it and liked the corn.
- Matt
Why Make this Soup
Eating vegetarian doesn't have to be boring. That's why I love making 15 bean soup. The Cajun version has even more flavor.
This Vegetarian Cajun 15 bean soup is economical to make; the beans are affordable, and we don't have to buy any meat.
This meatlesss crockpot soup is full of healthy vegetables, most of them cook down into the soup and flavor it so well.
The Ingredients
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. 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.
The included Cajun Seasoning Packet (from above beans): The cajun spice packet has sugar, spices such as paprika, garlic, and onion. Also has smoke flavoring and lemon juice powder. (it's completly vegetarian!)
Vegetables and More: Carrots, celery, and onion create the base of the soup. Salsa and corn add sweetness, texture, and even more Cajun flavor.
Water: Just enough water is added to make a chunky soup.
How to Make Vegetarian Cajun 15 Bean Soup
- Add the clean beans to the slow cooker with the vegetables, oregano, bay leaf, and water.
- Cook on high for 6 hours or until the beans are tender. Then add the salsa, corn and Cajun mix. Serve up and enjoy!
Can I Add Chicken, Beef, Ham, or Turkey?
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
Add any of these meats at the beginning of the cooking time.
How to Serve Cajun 15 Bean Soup
Toppings: Cheese and sour cream are great additions to make the meatless bean soup pop. Add sliced green or red onion for flavor or texture.
Sides: This high-protein vegetarian soup is filling enough for dinner. Make it even more filling by adding warmed dinner rolls or garlic breadsticks.
Is Cajun 15 bean soup spicy?
The Cajun 15 bean Soup mix has a slight kick to it but is not overly spicy. If you want more heat, add a 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper or 1 diced jalapeno.
How to Store 15 Bean Soup
This will hold up in the fridge for up to four days. For longer storage, you can put it in freezer bags or Tupperware and freeze for 3 months. This soup is wonderful leftover. Thaw in the fridge about 24 hours before needed.
Other 15 bean soup recipes to try in the slow cooker
Looking for more ways to use 15 bean soup mix? Try 15 Bean Chili, 15 Bean Soup with Ham and Collard Greens, Buffalo Chicken 15 Bean Soup, classic 15 Bean Soup with Ham, Cajun 15 Bean Soup with Turkey, and Pizza 15 Bean Soup. These hearty variations are perfect for slow cooker meals. And making the most of one bag of 15 bean soup mix.
If you tried this Vegetarian Cajun 15 Bean Soup recipe or any other recipe on my blog, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it goes in the 📝 comments below. Happy Slow Cooking!
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Ingredients
- 20 oz. Hurst's 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.
Sarah's Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
This recipe is sponsored by Hurst's HamBeens, though all opinions are mine alone.
Hi there ,
I’m making this today.! However I would not use the seasoning package that came with the beans.
Once I read the ingredients.
I threw it in the trash
Can’t wait to see how this turns out
I did a no meat added veggies I had in the fridge
I did add better than bouillon beef base
Is Hurst 15 Bean Soup Ham still available? I did not want the Cajun but that was only thing available. I will use a ham hock. Better yet I’ll take a quarter of those beans and experiment with the Cajun flavor. Might turn out loving it.
Thank you
It should be available. You can leave the cajun out, and add more seasonings of your own.
Why no potatoes?
You could add potatoes if you want. I’ve never added potatoes to bean soup before, but it may be good!
First time making this vegetarian dish. We enjoyed it and liked the corn and thought corn would work well in the buffalo chicken slow cooker meal. Next time we will add something to make it spicy. I do find soaking the beans overnight soften them up more than just 6 hours on high.
Do you soak the beans overnight? We are having a debate regarding this. (Will come back and rate after we make the chili tomorrow.)
I do not for these. The slow cooker does great on high cooking these.
I’ve always had a disaster in many hours disappointment when I haven’t soaked the beans first!!!
Honey I’m from Louisiana, 5th generation Cajun. We DO NOT put corn in beans. That’s like putting corn in GUMBO. SOUTHERN DON’T. That includes tomatoes. I use your recipes all the time.. This one no.
I live in the Northwest. LOL no worries, no pressure to use the corn.
I love the corn in the soup and I am from South Carolina. Making it again today
What sounds to be a delicious soup, especially during our cold winters here in Canada.
We don’t have the bean soup mix here but is it possible to mix the beans to make our own version of the package!! I can already smell it lol
Have a wonderful day
Germaine
I don’t see why not! They do have online ordering though. I order a couple different varieties when I do order.
Love bean soup, so healthy! Thanks for this recipe.