Slow Cooker Vegetarian Cajun 15 Bean Soup
13 Comments Feb 12, 2020
Updated Apr 22, 2024
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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 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!
Table of Contents
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
- 15 Bean Chili
- 15 Bean Soup with Ham and Collard Greens
- 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
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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Sarah’s Notes
- 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.
- 1.5 lbs. boneless chicken breasts
- 1 pound cooked and drained ground beef or turkey
- 2 cups diced ham
- 2 cups cooked leftover turkey
- 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
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
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.