There's nothing like a big pot of soup to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. This 15 bean soup recipe is perfect for those chilly winter days when you need something to comfort you. It's also really easy to make, so you can have a delicious bowl of soup in no time!
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- This 15 bean soup mix is not only delicious but it's also packed with nutrients and fiber.
- It's a great way to get your daily recommended intake of vegetables, and it's also a good source of protein.
- This soup is perfect for a quick and easy meal, or you can make it ahead of time and freeze it for later.
- It's also a great option for those on a budget, as it's very affordable.
Looking for a hearty and healthy soup recipe? Look no further than this 15 bean soup! Packed with protein and nutrients, this easy soup is perfect for a cold winter day. Ready in just over an hour, this simple recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
🛒 Ingredients
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- kielbasa - you may use any smoked sausage you like.
- dried oregano - for a milder flavor, you may use dried marjoram instead.
- red pepper flakes - if you prefer, substitute ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
🗒 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Sort through the beans discarding any debris. Place the beans in a large pot of water and let soak overnight for at least 8 hours.
- Then rinse and drain the beans.
- Next, add four tablespoons of oil to a large pot and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions, celery, and carrots and cook until soft. This will take about four minutes.
- Once the vegetables are soft reduce the heat to low.
- Add the fire roasted tomatoes and garlic.
- Then add in the paprika, chili powder, thyme, oregano, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly.Next, add in the smoked sausage.
- And then add the beans
- Finish up by adding the chicken broth.
- Increase the heat to medium high and bring the pot to a low boil. Reduce and simmer until the beans are tender. Season with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Next, add in the smoked sausage.
- And then add the beans
- Finish up by adding the chicken broth.
- Increase the heat to medium high and bring the pot to a low boil. Reduce and simmer until the beans are tender. Season with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
🔪 Equipment
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🤔 FAQs
These are the questions we are most frequently asked about making 15 Bean Soup.
This 15 bean soup mix is not only delicious but it's also packed with nutrients, protein, and fiber.
This 15 bean soup mix is made with a variety of beans. These beans are combined with smoked sausage and vegetables like celery, carrots, and onions, and then simmered in a flavorful broth.
The seasoning packet that comes with the Hurst 15 BEAN soup mix is full of delicious spices, including chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. This packet gives the soup a wonderful flavor, and it's also a good source of fiber.
The 15 bean soup mix contains a variety of beans, including black beans, navy beans, red beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and great northern beans.
👩🏻🍳 Tips
- Diced your vegetables into roughly the same size so that they can cook at the same rate.
- If you don't have olive oil on hand you can use any type of oil or even butter to saute your veggies.
- Make sure that you remove the bay leaves before you serve this soup because bay leaves have rough edges.
- Be sure that you rinse your beans well before you soak them and again before you add them to the pot.
📚 Variations
- For a vegan 15 bean soup recipe, use vegetable broth and omit the sausage.
- You may also want to add an additional can of beans or some chopped kale or spinach for added protein.
- Add more vegetables, you can add any additional vegetables that your family enjoys such as zucchini, green beans, or broccoli.
- If you're a pasta lover, add some ditalini or small shell pasta to the soup. Cook the pasta first so that you don't make the soup too thick.
- Make this soup spicy by adding additional cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or even jalapenos.
- You may substitute the smoked sausage with ham hocks, ham shanks, ham bones, or even smoked turkey legs if you prefer.
🥫 Storage
Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze this soup in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.
Reheat the soup in the microwave or on the stovetop until warm all the way through.
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🍽 Serve with
- I love to serve a savory bowl of soup with a loaf of crusty bread like this Dutch Oven No-Knead Bread. The crispy bread is perfect for dipping into your soup.
- And who can refuse a delicious savory Jiffy Cornbread muffin bursting with cheese and jalapeno peppers? A delicious treat!
- While this soup is filling and perfect on its own. If you are looking for the perfect side to serve with it, then you can never go wrong with a fresh salad like this Italian Salad.
- These Caramel Apple Pie Bars are just as delicious as apple pie and they make for a tasty way to end this fall meal.
📞 Chiacchierata (chat)
I love making soups when it's chilly outside because they warm me up and fill me up. This 15 bean soup is one of my favorites because it's so hearty and nutritious. I usually make a big batch and freeze some for later.
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📝 Recipe Card
Is there anything more comforting than a big bowl of soup on a cold day? This 15 bean soup recipe is perfect for chilly winter evenings. It's packed with protein and fiber, and it's delicious and healthy too! So go ahead and cozy up with a bowl of this delicious soup. You won't regret it!
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📖 Recipe
15 Bean Soup With Kielbasa Sausage (Freezer Friendly)
Equipment Needed
- Dutch oven large soup pot
Ingredients
- 20 ounces 15 bean soup mixture discard the seasoning packet
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions dices
- 6 ribs celery chopped
- 2 pounds Smoked sausage like kielbasa cut in slices
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 4 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground chili powder
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teapoon red pepper flakes
- 12 cups Chicken broth low-sodium (3 quarts)
- 30 ounce Fire roasted tomatoes 2(15 ounce) cans
- 8 Carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 Bay leaves
- Kosher salt and Ground Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
For the beans:
- Add the beans to a colander and rinse in cold water. Sort through the beans discarding any debris.
- Place the beans in a large pot of water and let soak overnight or at least 8 hours.
- Drain and rinse again. Set aside.
For the soup:
- Add 4 Tablespoons olive oil to a large Dutch oven or soup over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery, and carrots. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the fire roasted tomatoes, garlic, paprika, chili powder, thyme, oregano, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Add the smoked sausage, beans, and chicken broth.
- Increase the heat to medium high and bring the pot to a low boil.
- Reduce and simmer until the beans are beans are tender. Season with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving as they have sharp edges and shouldn't be eaten.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to e days.
- Freeze this soup in a freezer container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat on the stove top or in the microwave.
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- You may substitute the smoked sausage with ham hocks, ham shanks, and ham bones. But this will mean that it will be necessary to simmer longer. Add the ham with the chicken broth. After about 2 hours remove the ham and remove any meat that is on the bone. Return the meat to the soup.
- For a milder less pungent flavor, use dried marjoram instead of the oregano.
- For a vegan 15 bean soup recipe, use vegetable broth and omit the sausage.
- You may also want to add an additional can of beans or some chopped kale or spinach for added protein.
- Add more vegetables, you can add any additional vegetables that your family enjoys such as zucchini, green beans, or broccoli.
- If you're a pasta lover, add some ditalini or small shell pasta to the soup. Cook the pasta first so that you don't make the soup too thick.
- Make this soup spicy by adding additional cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or even jalapenos.
- You may substitute the smoked sausage with ham hocks, ham shanks, ham bones, or even smoked turkey legs if you prefer.
