Slow Cooker Cajun Bean Soup

If you’re craving something hearty, smoky, and full of bold Cajun flavor, this Slow Cooker Bean Cajun Soup is about to hit the spot. It’s the kind of meal that practically cooks itself while filling your kitchen with the most incredible, cozy aroma.

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Loaded with tender beans, smoky sausage, and a kick of spice, it’s comfort food with a Southern twist. Perfect for chilly nights, lazy weekends, or when you want something that warms you from the inside out.

Add some hot sauce for added spice, pair it with some cornbread, and ring that dinner bell. Your family or guests will devour this bean soup. Also, for a dessert pair with this Cajun cake.

Ingredients

Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions for this recipe. The full step-by-step instructions can be found at the bottom of this post.

15 bean soup mix in a slow cooker on table

Go through the dry beans and discard any unwanted debris or bad beans. Rinse well in cold water and drain the bean mix. Then place it in the slow cooker.

carrots, peppers, celery and onions diced finely topped dried beans in slow cooker on table

Next, you will chop up all your veggies into smaller pieces. Then add them to the slow cooker.

overhead look of 15 bean soup in a slow cooker

Pour in the remaining ingredients, and stir gently to combine ingredients. Then cover with the lid and slow cook as directed.

spoon full of a kielbasa and bean soup above the slow cooker on table

30 minutes before the cooking time is done, taste test the soup. Feel free to add more Cajun, salt, pepper, etc to the mixture.

Hint: remove the bay leaves before serving.

Variations

Spicy – Adding more Cajun seasoning will help spice it up. Or go another step and add in some chili powder, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or your favorite hot sauce for a kick of spice. You can have a little added kick or make it a full on spicy Cajun soup recipe.
Deluxe – Add in some leftover turkey, leftover ham bone, or ham hock in addition to the sausage for a double meat soup. Or even if you have a bit of the leftover ham from the holidays, you can dice it up and mix it in.
Vegetarian – Want a slow cooker vegetarian Cajun bean soup? Simply leave out the meat and use vegetable broth in replace of the chicken broth or chicken stock.

See this slow cooker white bean and chicken soup for another easy slow cooker soup recipe.

Storage

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or on the stovetop over medium heat until warm.
Freezing: You can freeze this soup for up to three months. Please note that freezing and thawing will slightly alter the texture of the soup.

Test Kitchen Tips

Make sure that you rinse your beans and remove any debris and such in the mix.
Finely chop all your vegetables smaller so that they don’t overpower the flavor when you go to take a bite.
You can also use a slow cooker liner, which is a great tip for slow cooking.

FAQ

What can I serve with Cajun Bean Soup?

You are welcome to serve your Cajun bean soup with cornbread, buttered bread, or even rice. Feel free to pair your soup with food or eat it all in its own.

Do I need to soak the beans before using them in the slow cooker?

For this soup you do not need to soak your beans before you slow cook them. If you want a more tender bean you can soak them in water overnight for added tenderness.

A white bowl filled with Slow Cooker Cajun Bean Soup featuring sausage, carrots, and tomatoes sits on a table with a spoon, garlic bulb, and woven placemat nearby.

Serve With:

These are my favorite dishes to serve with this 15-bean Cajun soup:

Sandwich
Salad
Cinnamon Swirl Soup (dessert idea)
Bread and Butter