15 Bean Soup Instant Pot

Name: 15 Bean Soup Instant Pot
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 20 ounce Hurst's Hambeens (**15 beans (no soaking required). 1 pound 4 oz or 567 g.); 1 pound Kielbasa Sausage (**diced into 1/4 or 1/2 inch circles.); 1 cup onion (**yellow onion roughly chopped.); 1 cup celery (**roughly chopped.); 1 cup carrots (**dice thick into half moon shapes. Refer ingredient photo or recipe video.); 1 medium green bell pepper (**you can also use red, orange or yellow belle pepper.); 1 tbsp garlic (**minced.); 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes; 2 tbsp Tomato Paste; green chili (**from the can. Not drained.); 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 3 Bay leaf; 2 tbsp Olive Oil (**use light or extra light olive oil.); Salt (to taste) (**add according to your own personal taste preference. ); 2 tsp Paprika (**sweet paprika. DO NOT use smoked paprika.); 1/2 tsp thyme; 1/2 tsp oregano; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (**skip if heat intolerant. This adds a mild kick to the soup.); 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper (**or crushed black pepper.); 6.5 cups chicken stock (**or water.)

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15 Bean Soup Instant Pot recipe is packed with rich flavors and nutrition. You'll have creamy beans & Kielbasa sausage in every bite. Hurst beans are simmered with veggies & sausage in a rich tomato based broth. You can make this healthy hurst 15 bean soup under 30 mins for lunch or dinner!

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15 Bean Soup

Instant pot 15 bean soup with sausage is not only easy to make but it's also a very economical recipe to feed large families. You'll love this recipe because it's low on fat, high on fiber, cheap, healthy, delicious and cooked in one pot! The leftover soup tastes even better and you can freeze the leftovers for future meals.

Add browned Kielbasa sausage in the soup for extra flavor. If you have Andouille sausage on hand, you can add that too. Even adding leftover ham would make this hambeens 15 bean soup recipe just as delicious!

Hurst’s HamBeens 15 Bean Soup Mix has a medley of beans and lentils like pintos, navy beans, baby lima beans, garbanzos, split peas, red & white kidney beans, black beans, yellow split peas, and more. A great budget friendly superfood that's packed with plenty of protein.

Hurst 15 bean soup Ingredients

Find the Ingredients with actual measurements at the bottom of the post. The list below is just a reference.

Hurst's Hambeens 15 beans: No soaking required. Pick the beans, discard the bad ones and rinse the rest of the beans very well under running tap water until the water runs clear. Drain the rinsed beans well. You can find these beans in the dry bean section of almost any grocery store in the USA. The package also contains a small seasoning package. Discard the seasoning packet, we don't need it for this instant pot 15 beans soup recipe.
Sausage: We used smoked Kielbasa sausage. You can use any spicy Cajun or creole sausage or Andouille sausage.
Aromatics: Yellow onion & garlic. Do not use red onion. You can swap the yellow onion with sweet onion.
Veggies: Carrots, celery & yellow bell pepper. You can use red or orange belle pepper as well.
Tomatoes: Fire roasted tomatoes & tomato paste. The fire roasted tomatoes adds so much flavor. You guys will love it. If you do not have fire roasted tomatoes on hand you can use rotel for spicy beans soup or use Italian style tomatoes with basil & oregano.
Green Chili: This is optional. It adds a subtle smoky flavor & a mild kick to the no soak 15 bean soup recipe. You can sub the canned green chili with fresh chopped jalapeno or serrano pepper for some heat.
Seasonings: Sweet paprika, thyme, oregano, fresh rosemary, ground black pepper powder, red pepper flakes. Skip the red pepper flakes if you are heat intolerant or making the soup for kids.
Bay Leaves.
Balsamic Vinegar: If you do not have balsamic vinegar on hand than do use the same amount of low sodium soy sauce.
Lemon Juice: Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for fresh bright flavor.
Liquid: Water or chicken stock.
Cooking fat: Light or extra light olive oil. You can also use any neutral oil like avocado, canola, sunflower oil.
Salt: Use according to your own personal taste preference. Salt will help pop the flavors.

Hurst 15 bean soup with sausage in a ladle

Tips for success

15 beans: Pick & Rinse the beans well until clear water runs through.
Extra flavor: Brown the diced kielbasa, Cajun or Andouille sausage for extra depth of flavor.
For creamy beans: Cook on High Pressure for 55 mins followed by 10 mins natural pressure release.
For non creamy beans: Cook on high pressure for 45 mins followed by 15 mins natural pressure release.
For absolutely mushy beans: Cook on high pressure for 60 mins followed by natural pressure release.
The dried beans cook time: The dried beans cook time will also depend on how old are the beans. The older the beans the more the cook time. You have to play around with the cook time as per your liking.
For a brothy 15 beans soup: Increase the amount of veggie stock or water. You can always control the soup consistency as per your own personal taste preference. We love a thicker soup. Todays recipe will give you a thick and hearty soup.
Extra greens: Give this soup a healthy boost by adding 3-4 cups of baby spinach or baby kale at the end. The residual heat will help wilt the greens beautifully. No need to simmer the soup any further.
Soaked 15 beans: If you soak the 15 beans overnight than reduce the cook time by 15 mins or so. Check the cooked beans and than add a few mins extra if they are not tender. Also, discard the soaked water and cook the beans in fresh water or stock. Soaking the beans over night will reduce the complex sugars to some extent making the beans more digestible.

How to make 15 bean soup?

Find the detailed step by step recipe along with measurements + Video at the bottom of the post.

Step #1 Brown sausage, sauté veggies

Brown Sausage: Brown the diced sausage both sides until brown. Use the sauté mode set at high heat.
Sauté Veggies: Add the veggies along with the aromatics and sauté for few mins. Add salt to quicken the process.

Step #2 Deglaze pot

Add seasonings: Add the seasonings and saute the veggies for just 30 seconds.
Deglaze pot: Add the stock and deglaze the pot very well by scraping the sides and the bottom of the pot with the help of a spatula. This will help loosen any stuck food particles and shall prevent the burn error. Cancel the sauté mode.

Step #3 Pressure cook 15 bean soup

Pressure cook: Add rinsed 15 beans, chilis, tomato paste. Give a quick stir. Then add the diced tomatoes, browned sausage and bay leaf. Secure the lid of the instant pot, seal the valve and pressure cook on high for 55 mins followed by 10 mins natural pressure release. Then release the rest of the pressure manually by moving the valve from the sealing to the venting position. Open the lid, give everything a good stir. Mash a few cooked beans with the back of the ladle to thicken the soup naturally.
Serve soup: Then serve the instant pot 15 bean soup immediately. You can add lemon juice and freshly chopped parsley to enhance the flavor.

15 bean soup crockpot

Pick (discard any unwanted debris) and rinse beans very well until clear water runs through. Drain and set aside.
In the meantime set a skillet on the stovetop over high heat, add oil and brown the diced sausages both sides. Set them aside.
Transfer the rinsed beans in a slow cooker with 8 cups of stock/water, onions, garlic, seasonings & salt. (Not tomato or lemon juice yet!). Use 9-10 cups of liquid if you like a more "brothy" soup.
Stir to combine. Set slow cooker on high and cook for 5-7 hours then check to make sure beans are tender and cooked through. The soup can continue to simmer for several hours and will develop more intense flavor over time.
After the beans are tender add the fire roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, browned sausages and stir well to mix everything very well.
Cook for additional 30 mins.
Next, you can smash a few beans with the back of your ladle or add about ¾ cups cooked beans along with some broth in a blender and blend to form a puree. Transfer this puree back to the crockpot and mix well with the soup. This will help thicken the soup naturally without cornstarch. Add the lemon juice and mix well.
Serve the slow cooker 15 bean soup warm and enjoy.

Serving Ideas

Hambeens 15 been soup is quite heavy and you can make a meal out of it even if you do not accompany it with any side at all. However, we often love to serve it with the following:

Leftovers & storage

Fridge: You can store the leftovers in air tight containers in the fridge for upto 4 days. Follow the reheating directions shared below.

Freezer: We love freezing the leftovers in heavy duty freezer safe containers or bags. The soup lasts for 2-3 months in the freezer. Follow the reheating directions shared below.

Reheating directions

From fridge: The beans soak up a lot of liquid when stored in the fridge. You might need to add some extra water or stock before reheating the soup in the microwave oven until warm or hot.
From freezer: Thaw the hurst 15 beans soup overnight in the fridge. Follow the reheating directions shared above. I also love to add a splash of lemon juice before serving the soup. The lemon juice adds a layer of fresh and bright flavor. You can garnish the soup with lots of fresh chopped parsley.

FAQs

What is 15 bean soup made of?

15 bean soup is made of hurst hambeens 15 bean, veggies like carrots, celery & bell pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes, seasonings, and stock.

Do you have to soak 15 beans before cooking?

Soaking 15 beans before cooking is completely optional. Soaking the beans makes them easier to digest and also lessens the cook time. You have to increase the cook time and also add more liquid to cook unsoaked beans.

Do you soak beans in the fridge or on the countertop?

You need to soak beans on the countertop for at least 6 hours.

What is the least amount of time to soak beans?

Soak beans for a minimum of 6 hours and a maximum of 10 hours. Do not exceed the 10 hours mark because over soaking the beans will make them loose its original flavor and also might result in mushy over cooked beans.

Why do you put lemon juice in bean soup?

Adding lemon juice in bean soup at the end helps brighten up the flavor of the soup and also makes the soup more appetizing..

How do you thicken 15 bean soup?

You can thicken 15 bean soup naturally by mashing a few cooked beans with the back of a ladle and mixing them into the soup.

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