Slow Cooker Cajun 15 Bean Soup
Slow Cooker Cajun 15 Bean Soup is a soul-warming dish that combines an exciting mix of spices, hearty beans, and smoky sausage. Perfect for chilly nights or festive gatherings, this rich soup simmers in your slow cooker, filling your home with mouthwatering aromas. Each spoonful delivers a delightful medley of flavors and textures, making it a go-to comfort food. Easy to prepare and versatile, enjoy it as a standalone meal or alongside crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (15 oz) 15 Bean Mix
- 1 lb Cajun sausage, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed green and red), diced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
Instructions
- Rinse the beans under cold water until clear. Soak overnight or use dry beans.
- Dice the onion, garlic, and bell peppers.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced sausage until crispy.
- In the slow cooker, combine soaked beans, sautéed sausage, diced vegetables, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, and broth.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until beans are tender.
- Stir before serving; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg