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15 Bean Soup Smoked Sausage

This 15-bean soup combines the great flavor of smoked sausage with slow-simmered beans, onions, and spices. It’s a gluten-free, high-protein dish that is sure to please!

What Kinds of Beans Are in a 15-Bean Blend?

Bean blends made up of 13, 15, or 16 types of dried beans and lentils are available in most stores. These are among the varieties included…

  • Navy
  • Black
  • Red
  • Great Northern
  • Pinto
  • Garbanzo
  • Kidney
  • Baby lima
  • Large lima
  • Black-eyed
  • Yellow split
  • Green split
  • Brown lentils
  • Red lentils
  • White kidney
  • Pink
  • Cranberry
  • Small white

Note: I found a 16-bean mix that contained barley. Barley isn’t a bean, and it isn’t gluten-free. Please check the label before you buy.

Sometimes a spice packet comes with the beans. We won’t be using their seasoning, so you can discard the packet or save it for another use.

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Why Do We Love 15-Bean Soup?

Bean soups have a lot to love. But here are a few reasons why 15-bean soups are popular. They are…

  • Budget-friendly and filling
  • Hearty and nutritious
  • High in protein, fiber, and minerals
  • One of those soups known for tasting even better the next day after the flavors meld.
  • Filled with many different bean and lentil textures in one batch. 

Ahh, the Smoky Flavor of This 15 Bean Soup Smoked Sausage...

We love the smoky smell and flavor that takes us to backyard grilling. But what is liquid smoke?

Liquid smoke is an all-natural, condensed smoke flavoring. It’s usually made by burning hardwood chips, like hickory, mesquite, or apple. The wood smoke is captured in water, then filtered and concentrated. 

As a result, you only need a small amount to give your recipe the distinct smokiness you get from grilling.

Why Beans and Brown Sugar Are a Satisfying Combination

Beans and brown sugar taste really good together. But why?

Beans have an earthy, mild, and slightly nutty profile. And brown sugar adds sweetness that balances savory flavors. Brown sugar also makes beans taste richer and more rounded, not sweet.

It’s basically a sweet-salty-savory combination, and those can be among the most satisfying.

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15-Bean Soup Smoked Sausage

Recipe by Pam

A 15-bean soup with smoked sausage for the slow cooker. This gluten-free, high-protein dish is sure to please.

a bowl of 15-bean soup topped with sauteed rings of onions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package of 13-, 15-, or 16-bean blend (16 oz.), sorted and rinsed; discard any enclosed spice packet
  • 7 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried ground mustard
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, peeled and sliced (sauté and use for garnish)
  • 1-pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 can tomato paste (6 oz)

Instructions

  1. Prep beans: Sort and rinse beans. Since lentils are much smaller than beans, a fine-mesh strainer works better than a colander for rinsing. In a large bowl or pot, add the beans and cover with water; soak overnight.
  2. In the morning, drain beans using a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under running water.
  3. Add: Place beans in a 6-8-quart slow cooker. Add 7 cups of water.
  4. Add: Add dried minced onion, garlic, cumin, dried ground mustard, liquid smoke, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
  5. Cook: Cover with lid and set slow cooker on LOW for 10-12 hours or until beans are tender.
  6. When about 1-1/2 hours of cooking time remains, add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a skillet and heat on medium-high until shimmering.
  7. Sauté: Slice onions and separate into rings. Sauté until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Set aside and use for garnish.
  8. Brown: Brown sausage slices on each side then add to slow cooker. If using smoked turkey sausage, you may need to add a little more oil.
  9. Deglaze: Remove skillet from heat and add vinegar and water. Scrape bottom of pan with wooden spoon to loosen flavorful bits; add mixture to slow cooker.
  10. Add and cook: Add diced tomatoes to slow cooker. Stir in tomato paste to combine and cook on LOW for 50-60 more minutes. (Adding tomatoes at the beginning can keep the beans from softening.)
  11. Garnish: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with warm sautéed onions. Enjoy!

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