Cajun 15 Bean Soup
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Cajun 15 Bean Soup
Description
Cajun 15 Bean Soup features a diverse mix of dried beans soaked overnight to ensure tenderness. The soup starts by sautéing onions, garlic, and green peppers, then adding beans, ham bone, and aromatic herbs like thyme, basil, oregano, and bay leaves. Fire roasted tomatoes with green chilies contribute a subtle smoky heat. Andouille sausage is added later for flavorful meatiness. Whether cooked slowly in a crockpot or simmered on the stove, the soup develops a thick, rich texture with deeply infused Cajun seasoning.
The smoky ham and sausage complement the creamy beans, while vegetables provide a mild sweetness. The hearty bean blend and seasonings offer a robust, balanced flavor profile with tender chunks of meat. This soup can be served as a warming main course accompanied by crusty bread or cornbread.
Following the recipe steps ensures that beans become tender and flavors meld well without bitterness. Removing the bay leaves and repurposing the ham bone meat prevents tougher textures from broth. The soup improves if allowed to rest briefly before serving to deepen flavor integration.
Ingredients
- 16-20 ounces dried beans 15 bean soup mix, I didn't use the ham flavor in the package
- 1-2 Tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 onion diced, large
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 green pepper diced
- 7 cups water or broth
- 1 ham bone or a large chunk of leftover ham, meaty
- 1 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 bay leaf
- 20 ounces fire roasted tomatoes 2 10-ounce cans, with green chilis
- 16 ounces andouille sausage sliced (or sub your favorite sausage)
- salt to taste
- sour cream Optional garnish, parsley chopped
- parsley Optional garnish, parsley chopped
Instructions
- Check dried beans and discard any debris found. Rinse, then cover beans with water or beer to an inch above top and soak overnight. The next day, drain the beans and discard the soaking liquid.
- If using a slow cooker, boil the beans in fresh water for 30 minutes. The boiling can be omitted if cooking stovetop (which will boil them).
- In large stock pot, saute the onion, garlic and pepper in oil until tender. If using a slow cooker, transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add the remaining ingredients, except sausage.
- Cook on high for 5-7 hours in slow cooker or simmer on stovetop for about 3 hours until the beans are tender. When beans are tender remove your ham bone and bay leaves. Discard bay leaves.
- Remove meat from ham bone and cut into bite-sized pieces. Add these and the sliced sausage back to the pot.
- Cook for about another 30 minutes. Taste and add salt, pepper as needed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 439kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 592mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1064mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 866IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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