Hurst’s HamBeens Cajun 15 Bean Soup
Hearty Vegan Cajun 15 Bean Soup made with Hurst’s HamBeens, vegetables, and bold spices. Cozy, protein-packed, and perfect for winter nights.
Equipment
- 1 Stck Pot
Ingredients
- 1 package Hurst’s HamBeens Cajun 15 Bean Soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 3 carrots sliced
- 3 –4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
- 4 –5 cups vegetable broth with Better Than Bouillon
- 2 cups water adjust as needed
- 2 cups green cabbage chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: cayenne pepper for heat
- Cooked white or brown rice for serving, or cook rice along with the soup
Instructions
Rinse the beans
- Rinse the 15-bean mix under cold water and remove any debris.
Sauté the aromatics
- In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and carrots. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
Add garlic & spices
- Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, and black pepper. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Build the soup
- Add beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, water, and bay leaf. Stir well.
Simmer
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 60–75 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add cabbage
- Stir in chopped cabbage during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
Season & serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove bay leaf. Serve over rice.