Red Bean Soup With Andouille Sausage Crock Pot Recipe

Name: Red Bean Soup With Andouille Sausage Crock Pot
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 295 min
Total time: 315 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups chicken or ham broth; 1 ham hock or 1 cup diced cooked ham; 1 cup dried kidney beans, soaked overnight and cooked; 1 bay leaf; Cajun Seasoning; Cumin; Chili Powder; Hot Sauce; 1 large parsnip, peeled and chopped; 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped; 8 ounces andouille sausage, sliced; 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus additional salt and pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 medium white potato, peeled and chopped; cooked rice, for serving

This hearty Cajun Red Bean & Andouille Sausage Gumbo simmers low and slow in your crock-pot, developing deep, rich flavors perfect for a cozy night in. Inspired by a classic recipe, this version adds a touch of personal flair with extra spices and a unique gumbo-style serving suggestion. Serve this flavorful gumbo over rice for a truly satisfying meal! Perfect for French, Cajun, and Creole cuisine enthusiasts.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 295 mins

Calories 432 kcal

Protein 58g

Rating 4.0 (3 Reviews)

Red Bean Soup With Andouille Sausage Crock Pot

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Red Bean Soup With Andouille Sausage Crock Pot

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken or ham broth
1 ham hock or 1 cup diced cooked ham
1 cup dried kidney beans, soaked overnight and cooked
1 bay leaf
Cajun Seasoning
Cumin
Chili Powder
Hot Sauce
1 large parsnip, peeled and chopped
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped
8 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus additional salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 medium white potato, peeled and chopped
cooked rice, for serving

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How to Make Red Bean Soup With Andouille Sausage Crock Pot

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 2 stalks celery (chopped), and 1 green bell pepper (chopped).
Cook and stir for 5 minutes, until softened.
Transfer the vegetable mixture to your slow cooker.
Add 6 cups of chicken or ham broth, 1 cup of canned red beans (drained and rinsed), 1 ham hock (or 1 cup of diced cooked ham), 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.
Remove the ham hock (if using).
Shred the meat from the ham hock and return it to the slow cooker.
Add 1 large parsnip (peeled and chopped), 1 medium white potato (peeled and chopped), and 1 medium sweet potato (peeled and chopped).
Cover and cook for an additional 2 hours.
Add 8 ounces of andouille sausage (sliced).
Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sausage is heated through and the vegetables are tender.
Discard the bay leaf.
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot over a scoop of cooked rice in each bowl.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

97 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

53g

Carbs

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