Cajun 15 Bean Soup

5 from 1 vote

Cajun 15 Bean Soup | This spicy and hearty Cajun 15 Bean soup is the perfect slow cooker meal to treat your family with. | Pack Momma | http://www.awickedwhisk.com

Servings:

Calories: 544.3kcal

Author: Heather - A Wicked Whisk

Ingredients

Cajun 15 Bean Soup - NO SOAK METHOD
1 bag Cajun 15 Bean Soup - dry beans
2 tbl olive oil
2 tbl butter
2 lbs ham hocks or ham bone
12 oz andoullie sausage , sliced into medallions (could also use rotisserie chicken)
1 medium sweet onion , diced
6 cloves garlic , diced
8 cups chicken broth
10 oz petite diced tomatoes , minus juice
1 cup white or brown rice
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

Rinse beans under water and discard any debris
In a large sauce pan heat olive oil over medium / high heat
Sear ham hocks for 3-4 minutes each side or until skin is brown
Remove ham hocks and add butter - saute onion and garlic until fragrant but do not allow to brown
Add beans, ham hocks, onion, garlic, spices and chicken broth to a slow cooker and cook on High for 5 hours
After 5 hours, remove the ham hock and discard skin / bones - pick apart meat and add back into slow cooker
Add in tomatoes, sausage and rice - cook for another 45 minutes
Serve immediately with good crusty bread

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