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												Cajun 15 Bean Soup
Cajun 15 Bean Soup is spicy and meaty with ham, andouille sausage, beans, tomatoes and green chilis. Can't beat hearty and healthy!
Prep Time
														30 mins
													Cook Time
														6 hrs
													Additional Time
														8 hrs
													Total Time
														14 hrs 30 mins
													
													Servings:  8 
												
																																				
													Calories:  439 kcal
												
																								
																								
																								
													Course:  
																											Soup 																									
																								
																								
																								
													Cuisine:  
																											American 																									
																							Ingredients
- 16-20 ounces dried beans 15 bean soup mix, I didn't use the ham flavor in the package
 - 1-2 Tablespoons oil
 - 1 large onion diced
 - 2 cloves garlic minced
 - 2 green peppers diced
 - 7 cups water or broth
 - 1 meaty ham bone or a large chunk of leftover ham
 - 1 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
 - 1 teaspoon basil
 - 1 teaspoon thyme
 - 1 teaspoon oregano
 - 2 bay leaves
 - 20 ounces fire roasted tomatoes with green chilis 2 10-ounce cans
 - 16 ounces andouille sausage sliced (or sub your favorite sausage)
 - salt to taste
 - Sour cream, chopped parsley Optional garnish.
 
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.
 
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																Nutrition Information
																											
														Calories  
														439kcal
																													(22%)
																																									
														Carbohydrates  
														42g
																													(14%)
																																									
														Protein  
														24g
																													(48%)
																																									
														Fat  
														20g
																													(31%)
																																									
														Saturated Fat  
														5g
																													(25%)
																																									
														Polyunsaturated Fat  
														4g
																																									
														Monounsaturated Fat  
														9g
																																									
														Trans Fat  
														0.1g
																																									
														Cholesterol  
														49mg
																													(16%)
																																									
														Sodium  
														592mg
																													(25%)
																																									
														Potassium  
														1064mg
																													(30%)
																																									
														Fiber  
														10g
																													(40%)
																																									
														Sugar  
														5g
																													(10%)
																																									
														Vitamin A  
														866IU
																													(17%)
																																									
														Vitamin C  
														29mg
																													(32%)
																																									
														Calcium  
														95mg
																													(10%)
																																									
														Iron  
														5mg
																													(28%)
																																							
												
																									Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439
% 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.