This yummy Cajun bean soup comes together fast, then freezes beautifully until you’re ready to throw it in the crock pot, no pre-soaking required.
This is the time of year where there is nothing I crave more than a steaming bowl of hearty soup! But as much I crave comfort food, I don’t always have a lot of time to prepare it, which is exactly why it is SO important to have a good selection of quick & easy slow cooker soup recipes up my sleeve–just like today’s Big Easy Cajun Bean Soup.
With just a few budget-friendly easy ingredients, it comes together in minutes, then freezes beautifully until you’re ready to throw it in the crockpot, no pre-soaking, or thawing required. It couldn’t be any easier, and the New-Orleans inspired flavor was one of my family’s favorite recipes to-date.
Served with a side of rice or corn bread and your Mardi Gras menu is complete! Also, be sure to use the Ham-Beens brand beans, as they include a flavor packet that helps season your beans. They can be found at most major grocery stores!
Step 1: Rinse and sort beans; check for unwanted debris & discard.
Step 2: Chop onion, green peppers, , and celery.
Step 3: In large bowl, mix together rinsed beans, green pepper, onion, garlic, celery, stock, water, and seasoning packet. Note: Do NOT add tomatoes at this time, as the acid in the tomatoes will prevent the beans from softening.
Step 4: Divide mixture into 2 1 gallon freezer bags (be sure to label bags first.)
Step 5: On cooking day, place frozen soup directly into slow cooker. Set to high and cook for 5-6 hours.
Step 6:If desired, add tomatoes and sausage to soup, then cook for approximately 30-60 minutes more. Serve with a side of rice or cornbread.
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What kind of seasoning packet did you use, cannot tell from the picture?
The season packet comes with the Hurst Hambeans product: http://www.hurstbeans.com/products/1/15-bean-soup
You say to divide the mixture into 2 1Gallon bags...is that for two seperate meals or are you just freezing it into two smaller blocks so they will fit in the crock pot?
Thanks, can't wait to try it!