Red Bean Soup with Smoked Turkey

Submitted by JHansen

"I love this soup because of the "Cajun feel" to it, but it's not at all spicy. It freezes well, and it's a great protein source! Additional Cajun seasonings could be added if desired."

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb dried red beans
• 1⁄4 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped green peppers
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 quarts water
• 2 cups smoked turkey, cut in 1 ",cubes
• 4 cups cooked rice
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Place all ingredients, except rice, in crockpot.
2. Cook 6 hours on High, or overnight on Low.
3. Check broth.
4. If too thick, add water to suit.
5. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
6. When ready to serve, stir in rice.
7. Stir in some parsley or chopped green onions when serving, if desired.

Reviews

[MollyJ]

I had some left over chunked smoked turkey and used this recipe as a spring board for an idea. I had left over rice also. I cheated and used 2 cans of red beans. I added some stewed tomatoes and about 1/4 cup of dried green peppers. And I confess, I added some Penzey's cajun seasoning and 3/4 tsp of oregano. The combo of smoked turkey in Red beans and rice is a great idea and I'm looking forward to my left overs!!!

 

[RHOS6577]

I must have done something wrong! The beans did not cook on high after 6 hours, they stayed too hard. We cooked it longer as a result, but that only "burned" the sausage some. My son tried the soup and said it did have a good flavor, so I think the potential is there.