Step 1

No soak required! (If you do soak, reduce water by 1 cup for the recipe)

Step 2

Rinse and sort through the beans, check for any unwanted debris and discard.

Step 3

Add rinsed beans, onion, pepper, celery, garlic, chicken stock, water, and Hurst’s Cajun seasoning packet into a 4-6 quart slow cooker. (NO TOMATOES or SAUSAGE YET.)

Step 4

Stir to combine. Set slow cooker on high and cook for 5-7 hours then check to make sure beans are tender. The soup can continue to simmer for several hours and will develop more flavor over time.

Step 5

Check beans for doneness. If tender, add sausage and tomatoes.

Step 6

Cook for at least an additional 30-45 minutes, keep warm until ready to serve.**

Step 7

Serve with long grain rice or some fresh baked corn bread… enjoy!