Slow Cooker 15 Bean Soup
This hearty Slow Cooker 15 Bean Soup is one of those cozy comfort food recipes that always hits the spot. It’s loaded with tender beans, smoky ham, vegetables, and bold Cajun flavor, all simmered low and slow until perfectly rich and delicious.
Recipes like this are perfect for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, potlucks, or whenever you want something warm and comforting without spending hours in the kitchen. It’s the perfect year-round comfort-food dish with sides like cheesy garlic pull-apart bread or this light watermelon cucumber salad.
If you love easy, slow cooker meals like this, you have to check out our slow cooker chicken corn chowder, copycat slow cooker Wendy’s chili, and slow cooker taco pasta.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Super easy slow cooker recipe
- Loaded with flavor
- Great way to use leftover ham
- Perfect for meal prep
- Hearty and filling
- Makes a large batch
- Excellent for weeknight meals or potlucks
Key Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Cajun 15 Bean Mix: The heart of the soup. It makes the dish thick, hearty, and packed with texture and protein.
- Diced Ham: Adds smoky, salty flavor, giving the whole soup a rich, homemade taste.
- Northern Beans: Add extra creaminess and help make the soup feel even more filling.
- Onion, Carrots & Garlic: The classic flavor base that adds sweetness, savory depth, and richness as everything slow cooks together.
- Cajun Seasoning & Chili Powder: Brings bold Southern-style flavor with a touch of spice, warmth, and smokiness. It’s what gives the soup its kick.
Variations
- Spicy: Add diced jalapeños or extra Cajun seasoning for more heat.
- Sausage Bean Soup: Swap some of the ham for smoked sausage or andouille sausage.
- Ham Hock Bean Soup: Use ham hocks for a richer, smokier flavor.
- Vegetarian Bean Soup: Skip the ham and use vegetable broth for a meatless version.
- Creamy Bean Soup: Mash a few of the cooked beans before serving for a thicker, creamier texture.
How to Make Slow Cooker 15 Bean Soup
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Mix everything except the diced tomatoes in your slow cooker. Cover and cook until the beans are tender.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes 30 minutes before serving.
- Continue cooking until heated through.
- Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Rinse and sort the beans before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Add the tomatoes near the end so the beans soften properly.
- Use leftover holiday ham for even more flavor.
- Add extra broth if you prefer a thinner soup.
- Taste before serving and adjust seasoning if needed
Slow Cooker 15 Bean Soup FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Most Cajun 15 bean mixes can go directly into the dlow cooker without soaking. However, it’s best to check the package instructions.
You can mash some of the cooked beans directly in the soup or let the soup simmer uncovered a little longer to reduce the broth.
The soup will keep well for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. It can be frozen for longer storage.
Yes, you can. Freeze the soup for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
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📖Recipe
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Slow Cooker 15 Bean Soup
Equipment
- 6 quart slow cooker
- Cutting board
- Chef’s knife
- Measuring spoons
- Can opener
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 20 ounces Cajun 15 Bean Soup mix
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups diced ham about 2 to 3 cups diced ham
- 15 ounces Great Northern beans drained and rinsed
- 1 onion diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Add the Cajun 15 Bean Soup mix, chicken broth, diced ham, Great Northern beans, onion, carrots, garlic, chili powder, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning to the slow cooker.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on High for 6 to 8 hours or Low for 8 to 10 hours, until the beans are tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the diced tomatoes.
- Cover and continue cooking for the remaining 30 minutes.
- Stir, ladle into bowls, and serve warm.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
