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Quick 15 Bean Soup Crock Pot Recipe for Busy Families

A hearty, budget-friendly 15 bean soup made effortlessly in the crock pot with wholesome beans, vegetables, spices, and customizable add-ins—perfect for warm, cozy meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound dried 15 bean mix
  • 2 quarts water or vegetable broth
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1–2 cups chopped ham or sausage
  • Optional: 1 cup chopped carrots
  • Optional: 1 cup chopped celery
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Rinse and sort the dried 15 bean mix, removing any debris.
  2. Add beans to the crock pot and pour in water or vegetable broth.
  3. Stir in onion, garlic, and bay leaves.
  4. Add thyme, oregano, and smoked paprika; mix well.
  5. Pour in diced tomatoes with juices and stir to combine.
  6. Add optional ham, sausage, carrots, or celery if using.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or high for 4–6 hours until beans are tender.
  8. In the last hour, stir in lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional hot sauce.
  9. Remove bay leaves before serving.
  10. Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and enjoy.

Notes

Add lemon juice at the end to brighten flavors. For creamier texture, mash some beans before serving.