Not everyone has the time to stay in the kitchen for hours to make the perfect meal. Whether you are a parent, student, or juggling multiple jobs, eating healthy can be difficult. 

Fortunately, slow cookers make cooking less time-consuming… and easier. (Trust me, it’s hard to mess up a slow cooker recipe.) You can set it and forget it, at least for a few hours.

Here, you’ll find eight Hurst Beans slow cooker recipes you can whip up in your Crock Pot or Instant Pot. Almost all of these great recipes are for soup or include ham. I also share some Hurst Beans dip recipes as well as one Hurst Beans salad recipe too!

If you’re in the market for a new slow cooker, I suggest this 7-quart CrockPot for less than $40 on Amazon. You can also use an InstantPot. This is the one we use at home.

8 Hurst Beans Soup, Salad, and Dip Slow Cooker Recipes 

1. Hurst Cajun 15 Beans Soup 

When it comes to Hurst Beans slow cooker recipes, the 15 bean soup recipe is one of the most recommended soup recipes. 

This easy recipe calls for andouille smoked sausages. However, if you don’t have that specific sausage, any other good-quality smoked sausage will work.

Prep Time: 15-20 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours

Servings: 10

Ingredients:

• 1 package of 20 oz. Hurst HamBeens Cajun 15 Bean Soup
• 1 diced green bell pepper
• 1 diced cup of celery
• 1 diced yellow onion
• 2 cloves of chopped garlic
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 1 pound of Andouille smoked sausage sliced into 1/4” rounds
• 4 cups of water
• 4 cups of chicken stock or chicken broth

Directions:

1. Add the rinsed beans, pepper, onion, garlic, celery, water, chicken stock, and Hurst Cajun seasoning packet into a slow cooker.
2. Stir the ingredients before putting the lid on the slow cooker and let the soup cook for five to six hours on a high heat setting.
3. After the cooking time is over, check the beans. If the beans are tender, stir in the sausage and the tomatoes.
4. Let it cook for another 20-30 minutes.
5. Enjoy the Cajun 15 Beans Soup with bread or rice.

2. Vegan Hurst Cajun 15 Beans Soup 

Not everyone eats meat, right? This soup recipe is nearly the same as the last one and equally delicious, but it’s a better fit for vegans and vegetarians.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours

Servings: 12

Ingredients:

• 1 package of 20 oz. Hurst HamBeens Cajun 15 Bean Soup
• 3 celery ribs
• 3 diced carrots
• 1 diced sweet onion
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp. of dried oregano
• 8 cups of water
• 16 ounces of salsa
• 15 ounces of drained whole kernel corn

Directions:

1. First, add the rinsed beans, onion, celery, carrots, celery, bay leaf, oregano, and water to the slow cooker.
2. Second, place the lid on the cooker and let the ingredients cook on high heat for about six hours. (Resist the urge to open the lid during this time.)
3. Then, remove the bay leaf, sir in the corn, salsa, and cajun seasoning mix. 
4. Serve the soup garnished with chopped green onion and enjoy! Throw in a slice of corn bread too!

You’ll notice there is a lot of rinsing in these recipes. That’s to get rid of any unwanted debris from the food that comes from the ground.

3. Hurst Ham and Beans Soup

This classic recipe is perfect if you like ham hocks, leftover ham bone, or just want to use up some leftovers after Easter. You can also buy a ham flavor packet at the grocery store if you don’t have ham handy.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours

Servings: 10

Ingredients:

• 1 package of 20 oz. Hurst Great Northern HamBeens
• 3 cups of diced ham
• 2 cups of diced carrots
• 1 diced large onion
• 2 cloves of chopped garlic
• 1 cup of diced celery
• 10 ounce can of diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 2 seeded and chopped poblano peppers
• 4 cups of water
• 4 cups of chicken stock or chicken broth

Directions:

1. First, put all the ingredients into the slow cooker.
2. Then, put the lid of the slow cooker on and let the ingredients cook on a high heat setting for about five hours.
3. After the cooking time is over, take off the lid, and put the ham and beans in a bowl.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste… and garnish with cilantro and sour cream if you’d like!

4. Hurst Italian 15 Bean Soup 

Yes, it’s another 15 bean soup recipe. It’s popular. What can I say?!

Prep Time: 20-30 minutes

Cooking Time: 6 hours

Serving: 12

Ingredients:

• 1 package of 20 oz. Hurst HamBeens Cajun 15 Bean Soup
• 1 diced large onion
• 1 pound of mild or spicy Italian sausage
• 1 diced red pepper
• 8 cups of beef stock or beef broth
• 2 tsp. of Italian seasoning
• 3 minced cloves of garlic
• 15 ounces of diced tomatoes with juices
• 1 sliced zucchini (about ⅛” thick)
• 1 tsp. of red wine vinegar
• 1 cup of marinara sauce or pasta sauce

Directions:

1. On a stovetop, cook the Italian sausages with onion until the sausages are brown.
2. Place the ground sausage, onion, beans, broth, garlic, red pepper, and Italian seasoning in the slow cooker and cook it on high heat for about five hours.
3. Uncover the lid after the cooking time to ensure the beans have softened.
4. If the beans are tender, stir in the zucchini, diced tomatoes, seasoning packet, red vinegar, and marinara sauce.
5. Let the vegetables, seasoning, and sauce cook for another 45-60 minutes. 
6. Garnish with parmesan and enjoy!

5. Hurst 15 Bean Chili 

If the cajun wasn’t enough for you, let’s try some chili! This is a great recipe if you like a little spice and makes for a great dish at a barbeque. Don’t forget the hot sauce!

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours

Servings: 10

Ingredients:

• 1 package of 20 oz. Hurst HamBeens Cajun 15 Bean Soup
• 1pound of lean ground beef
• 1 diced green bell pepper
• 1 diced onion
• 6 ounces of tomato paste
• 14.5 ounces of diced tomato with green chiles
• 8 cups of beef stock or beef broth
• 1.5 ounces of chili seasoning mix
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Cook the lean ground beef until it’s brown and no hint of pink remains.
2. Then, pour in the beef broth and add the cooked beef, onion, beans, peppers, and ½ of the chili seasoning mix into your CrockPot or slow cooker.
3. Cover the slow cooker lid and let the ingredients cook for five to six hours on high heat.
4. After that, uncover the lid and stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and the renaming chili seasoning. 
5. Let it cook for another 30 minutes before you serve and enjoy.

6. Hurst Garlic Lentil Hummus 

This is the first non-soup recipe on this list. It’s also a great choice for people who like hummus. This also makes quite a bit so it’s great for parties or a potluck.

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours

Servings: 25

Ingredients:

• 1 package of 15.5 ounce Hurst Garlic and Herb Lentils
• 3 peeled garlic cloves
• 1 tsp. of kosher salt
• 7 cups of water
• 1/2 cup of olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Splash of fresh lemon juice

Directions:

1. Add the garlic and herb lentils, water, salt, cloves, and garlic in a slow cooker. Let the ingredients cook for just two hours on a high heat setting.
2. After the cooking time is over, uncover the lid and separate the lentils from the water. Save the water because you will use it later.
3. Now, add the lentils and beans to a blender mixing in the oil, lemon juice, seasoning from the Hurst package, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the hummus. If the hummus looks too thick, add some of the water you saved from the slow cooker.
4. Serve the hummus with chips or fresh vegetables. You can also store the remaining hummus in the fridge in an airtight container.

7. Hurst Spicy Dip 

This is another great dip for your next get-together. It’s a popular one if you like spicy things too!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 6 hours

Serving: 18

Ingredients:

• 1 package of 15.5 ounce Hurst Garlic and Herb Lentils
• 1 finely diced medium onion
• 6 cups of water
• 5 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 8-ounce block of cream cheese
• 2 tsp. of taco seasoning

Directions:

1. Put the Hurst Garlic and Herb Lentils, seasoning packet, onion, and water into the slow cover and cook for six hours on high heat.
2. When the lentils are cooked, separate the water and put it aside. Just like the last recipe, you want to save the water to use later.
3. Last, add the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and taco seasoning with the lentils and mash everything together with a utensil like a potato masher.
4. Put the mashed beans into a blender and blend it all until the dip is the perfect consistency. If the dip seems too thick, you can add the reserved water to the mix.
5. Enjoy the dip with chips, crackers, or vegetables. Don’t forget you can store what’s left over in the refrigerator for days to come.

8. Hurst 15 Beans Salad 

If you want to step up your salad game, here is a recipe you’ll love to round out the top eight list of Hurst Beans soup, salad, and dip recipes. Note: You’ll want to start preparing this one the night before you cook this because the beans will soak for a long time.

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes

Cook Time: 8-9 hours

Servings: 15

Ingredients:

• 1 package of 20 oz. Hurst Great Northern HamBeens
• 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. of salt
• 1 tsp. of sugar
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 2 Tbsp. of lime juice
• 2 Tbsp. of olive oil
• 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro
• 1 diced red pepper
• 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese

Directions:

1. Pour beans in a bowl and soak them in salted water for at least 8-12 hours.
2. After the beans have been soaked for 8-12 hours, separate them from the water, and put them in a slow cooker.
3. Add water and the seasoning bean mix that came with the beans in the same slow cooker, and cook for eight hours on a low heat setting.
4. After the cooking time is over, uncover the lid, and check to see if the beans are soft. If they are, rinse beans with cold water and put them aside.
5. Now, make the salad dressing by mixing olive oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and lime juice.
6. Toss the drained beans, dressing you just made, cilantro, red pepper, and feta into a large bowl to enjoy.

What’s your favorite recipe on this list? Should I add one with pinto beans, sure beans, tender beans, or dry beans with vegetable broth, clove garlic, cajun seasonings, or green split? Which Hurst’s Beans recipe serves up the most delicious aroma on a chilly day?

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