Instant Pot 15 Bean Soup has a Cajun flair that is delicious and flavorful. This works great as a Weight Watchers recipe because it is healthy and filling, but it is also perfect for anyone who loves a hearty soup!
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BENEFITS OF EATING BEANS
One of the best benefits of eating beans is that they are full of fiber. Foods that are packed with fiber tend to fill you up faster so you don't eat as much!
Beans are a good source of Vitamin B. A lot of people eat beans for their protein content. It is a very common food among vegetarians.
Did I mention that beans are extremely budget-friendly? Dry beans and canned beans are cheap to buy and easy to cook.
INGREDIENTS FOR INSTANT POT 15 BEAN SOUP
Beans can be a little bland without adding some seasonings. This recipe adds just the right ingredients to deliver a flavorful soup at the end.
- Vegetable Oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Cajun Seasoning (my favorite is Slap Ya Mama
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- Dried Parsley
- 15 Bean Soup Mix Blend
- Bacon
- Diced Ham
- Water
- Chicken Broth
HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT 15 BEAN SOUP
Dry beans can take a long time to cook, but that time is reduced a lot by cooking them in the Instant Pot or any brand of electric pressure cooker
STEP ONE: SAUTE
The first thing to do is set the Instant Pot to saute mode and add the vegetable oil to the pot. Add the diced onion to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir the onion occasionally during this time.
Now add in the minced garlic and saute for another minute or so. Now turn off the Instant Pot.
STEP TWO: DEGLAZE
Pour one cup of chicken broth into the IP pot and deglaze the pot. To deglaze the pot just scrape the bottom of the pot to remove the stuck on onion and garlic bits.
Add in the Cajun seasoning and the dried parsley.
STEP THREE: ADD BEANS
Now add in the 15 bean soup blend to the pot.
Add the chopped up strips of bacon and the diced ham to the pot.
Pour the water and the remaining chicken broth into the pot. Stir all the ingredients together.
STEP FOUR: PRESSURE COOK
Now put the lid on the pressure cooker and seal to vent.
Set the IP to cook for 35 minutes.
STEP FIVE: NATURAL RELEASE
Once the cook time is over allow the pot to do a natural release for 10 minutes. Then do a quick release to remove the remaining pressure.
Remove the lid and stir the soup.
STEP SIX: THICKEN
The soup is done and can be eaten as it is. If you prefer a thicker soup you can easily thicken this up by mashing some of the beans with a potato masher
After mashing some beans stir the soup and serve.
INSTANT POT 15 BEAN SOUP RECIPE
If you are following the Weight Watchers (myWW) plan this is a great recipe for you. It is only 1 point per cup on the Blue and Purple Plans. The Green Plan is 7 points per cup.
I know you are anxious to make this Instant Pot 15 Bean Soup Recipe! You can print off the complete ingredients and instructions via the recipe card below.
This Instant Pot 15 Bean Soup has a Cajun flair that is flavorful and delicious!
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 20 ounce 15-bean blend package of dry bean soup blend
- 5 strips bacon chopped up
- 8 ounces diced ham
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups chicken broth divided
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Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and add vegetable oil. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the minced garlic and saute for one minute.
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Turn off the Instant Pot and add one cup of chicken broth. Deglaze the pot by scraping the bottom of the pan to remove stuck-on onion and garlic. Season with Cajun seasoning and parsley.
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Add the beans, bacon, diced ham, water, and remaining chicken broth. Stir to combine.
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Place the lid on the Instant Pot and seal the vent. Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 35 minutes.
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When the cook time is up, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 10 minutes, then do a quick release to remove remaining pressure. Stir soup before serving.
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To thicken the soup, mash some of the beans using a potato masher. Stir to combine.
If you are following the Weight Watchers (myWW) plan this is a great recipe for you. It is only 1 point per cup on the Blue and Purple Plans. The Green Plan is 7 points per cup.
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