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Cajun 15 Bean Soup with Turkey and Andouille Sausage

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This Cajun 15 Bean Soup with Turkey and Andouille Sausage is a scrumptious way to use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or any time of year using chicken, too. It begins with Hurst’s HamBeens® Cajun 15 Bean Soup® adding chopped turkey, smoked andouille sausage, the famous Louisiana trinity of onion, bell pepper and celery with tomatoes then seasoned with Louisiana-style perfection. Cooked together until the beans are tender and the broth is rich and flavorful then it’s ready to serve with a scoop of rice and hot sauce on the side.

Cajun 15 Bean Soup with Turkey and Andouille Sausage

Cajun 15 Bean Soup with Turkey and Andouille Sausage

Guaranteed to warm you up on a cold day this hearty soup is both inexpensive and filling. Hurst’s HamBeens Brand has a long family history and each generation remains committed to providing quality and affordable meal options for families. This soup is a terrific way to re-invent leftovers and Hurst has made it simple by including the seasoning packet with the beans. Do you smoke your turkey for Thanksgiving? That would add a smoky edge to the flavor of this soup and send it over-the-top! Look for Hurst’s Cajun 15 BEAN SOUP in the dry bean section of grocery stores all across the country. You’ll be so glad you did. How to make Cajun 15 Bean Soup with Turkey and Andouille: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

  • Prepare Beans – Remove the seasoning pack from beans. Set aside. Rinse beans in a colander removing any debris.
  • Soak Beans – Pour into a large pot and cover with 8 cups cold water. Soak on the counter for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Prepare – Drain water from beans. Add 8 cups chicken broth, bay leaves and thyme. Bring to a boil.
  • Cook – Cover and lower the heat to simmer. Cook covered for 2 hours stirring occasionally.
  • Cook Andouille Sausage – Meanwhile, drizzle a large skillet with olive oil. Over medium-high heat brown the andouille sausage. Push to the side or remove to a platter.
  • Vegetables and Seasonings – Add the pepper, onion, celery, garlic salt, lemon pepper, black pepper and cumin to the skillet. Saute until softened and beginning to brown.
  • Combine – After the beans have cooked for 2 hours add the Cajun seasoning packet, sausage and sauteed vegetables, tomatoes,and turkey. Mix well.
  • Finish Cooking – Cover and continue to cook for 30 minutes OR until the beans are tender. When done add parsley then taste and adjust salt to your taste, if needed. Mix well
  • Serve with a scoop of rice and hot sauce on the side, if desired.
Cajun 15 Bean Soup with Turkey and Andouille Sausage

How to Make the BEST Cajun 15 Bean Soup with Turkey and Andouille Sausage

  • Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Cajun 15 Bean Soup with Turkey and Andouille Sausage: One 20 oz package HamBeens® Cajun 15 BEAN SOUP, 8 cups water for soaking, 8 cups chicken broth, bay leaves, fresh thyme, smoked andouille sausage, green bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic salt, lemon pepper, black pepper, ground cumin, diced tomatoes with green chiles, roughly chopped turkey, Italian parsley and cooked rice and hot sauce for serving.
  • Kitchen tools you’ll need: Large pot, measuring cups and spoons, sharp knife and cutting board, skillet and large spoon.
  • This recipe is ideal using leftover holiday turkey. You can also make this soup with rotisserie chicken.
  • Cooked rice turns this into a stew of sorts. Servign it with rice is completely options.
  • You might also enjoy adding 1/2 cup of dry rice to the soup to cook in the laat 30 minutes, as well.
  • Store Cajun 15 Bean Soup with Turkey and Andouille Sausage chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in single servings in the microwave or in a saucepan over medium heat.
Cajun 15 Bean Soup with Turkey and Andouille Sausage

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Cajun 15 Bean Soup with Turkey and Andouille Sausage

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Cajun-inspired, Southern
Keyword: bean-soup, beans-recipes, cajun-bean-soup, hurst-bean-recipes
Servings: 14 servings
Calories: 286kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1 20 oz package HamBeens® Cajun 15 BEAN SOUP
  • 8 cups water for soaking
  • To prepare:
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 lb smoked andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 ribs celery sliced
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 16-oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 2 cups roughly chopped turkey
  • 2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
  • Cooked Rice for serving optional
  • Hot sauce optional

Instructions

  • Remove the seasoning pack from beans. Set aside.
  • Rinse beans in a colander removing any debris. Pour into a large pot and cover with 8 cups cold water. Soak on the counter for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Prepare: Drain water from beans. Add 8 cups chicken broth, bay leaves and thyme. Bring to a boil.
  • Cover and lower the heat to simmer. Cook covered for 2 hours stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, drizzle a large skillet with olive oil. Over medium-high heat brown the andouille sausage. Push to the side or remove to a platter.
  • Add the pepper, onion, celery, garlic salt, lemon pepper, black pepper and cumin to the skillet. Saute for 3 minutes or until softened and beginning to brown.
  • After the beans have cooked for 2 hours add the Cajun seasoning packet, sausage and sauteed vegetables, tomatoes,and turkey. Mix well.
  • Cover and continue to cook for 30 minutes OR until the beans are tender. When done add parsley then taste and adjust salt to your taste, if needed. Mix well
  • Serve with a scoop of rice and hot sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 1124mg | Potassium: 834mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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11 Comments

  1. I have everything for this soup except the turkey. I do have some leftover cooked rice, can I use that instead? Thank you!

  2. 5 stars
    Made for husband and his co-workers very much meat eaters added sausage, chicken and ham you can add more broth if you want more juice, big hit!! Thinking maybe shrimp next time.

  3. My grocery store only carried the HamBeens 15 Bean Soup. What can I substitute for the Cajun seasoning packet? Thank you.

    1. Hi Sue, I’m glad you found the 15 bean soup! You could improvise using your favorite Cajun seasoning, there are a couple of well known brands widely available. Depending on how much heat you like and which brand, I’d start with one Tbsp then taste and add more to your liking.

  4. This soup looks so delicious! I’ve never seen the Hurst Cajun Beans Soup before but I’ll sure look for it. I wish I had a big bowl of the soup now! Thanks for sharing the recipe, Melissa!

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