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Hurst Beans Cajun 15 Bean and Turkey Soup – A Great Leftover Turkey Recipe!

November 13, 2014 By admin 74 comments

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Want a new leftover turkey recipe ?

I thought you might! If you are like me you can only eat so much turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing. I can really only eat it once, maybe twice, before I get sick of it. But what should you do with all of your leftover turkey? Do you need a leftover turkey recipe ?

This post is sponsored by Hurst’s Beans, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Leftover Turkey Recipe Hurst's Beans Cajun 15 Bean Turkey Soup

Of course there are the usual uses like the almighty turkey sandwich piled high with a bit of all of the leftovers (remember that episode of Friends?), then there is the palate pleasing turkey and noodles- but maybe you need to think leaner. Lighter. Less caloric.

Try this leftover turkey recipe from Hurst’s beans, for Cajun 15 Bean Soup.

This selection of 15 different beans and the select seasonings and spices, that are included in a small packet in the bag, are a great way to use up that leftover turkey. Not to mention the flavor. Just a hint of heat might be just what you need after eating a few consecutive meals of ‘comfort style’ food- that’s what I call the traditional Thanksgiving feast.

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Once the BIG meal is done…make THIS soup!

I cook with dried beans often and try to find unique and out of the box ways to incorporate them into my diet. Here is a post with several ways my family and I enjoy beans.

Each and every bag of Hurst’s Beans has preparation instructions and a recipe on the back. Sometimes I follow the recipe (why not? They are tested and great!) and others I modify a bit, according to what I have. All of their beans are suitable for the slow cooker. When you want to come home to a meal that is prepared, the slow cooker is the way to do it. Want to know how to adapt a stove-top beans recipe? Simply be sure to add 8 cups of liquid to your slow cooker ingredients. That is all. I allow mine to cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 5-6. Of course models vary and each recipe is different.

Leftover Turkey Recipe Hurst's Beans Cajun 15 Bean Turkey Soup @Basilmomma

This leftover turkey recipe is very simple, and in the last 3 weeks I have made it three times.

It is a great recipe for tailgating or giving to a friend that might need a favor- which is what I did. My husband thinks this is great the next day served over tortilla chips and with a dollop of sour cream. One of the benefits of being a food writer is that during certain times of the year, I make some foods several times in one week to get the recipe just right. And I think we can all agree that sometimes chili and soup tastes better the next day!

I encourage you to visit the Hurst’s Beans website for other recipe ideas, tips and where your nearest retailer is.

Items of note:

*I always, always use the seasoning packet that is included with the beans. I see this as a courtesy, for who better to know the exact combination of complimentary herbs and spices than the creators of the bean soup themselves? Instead of buying 7+ extra ingredients just use what they give you. It is still a low sodium, low calorie, low cholesterol and low fat food- even with the seasoning packet.

*Be sure to always rinse and sort your beans. They use only the best beans their growers provide but it is a natural products. Every once in a while you might see a tiny bit of split pea in the navy beans. This is normal.

*Talk about an unprocessed food! Hurst’s Dried beans are literally just that- dried beans.

*Do not add acidic ingredients like tomatoes (diced, chopped, canned or sauce) until the last 30 minutes to an hour of cooking in a slow cooker, and on the stove top, add them right at the end. The acid in tomatoes and other citrus inhibits the cooking of dried beans.

*Beans are good for you! Not only are they good for your heart, they are also proven to be a cancer fighting food! Also, being a low glycemic food, they are an excellent way to get your daily amount of fiber and protein without raising your blood pressure.

Here are 6 ways to get more beans in YOUR diet:

*Use beans instead of, or in addition to, meat in your main dish, or in soups, salads, stuffings, and rice and pasta dishes.

*Top salads with beans.

*Mix beans with rice.

*Stir cooked beans into your favorite pasta sauce.

*Fill a tortilla or a flatbread with beans and other ingredients — rice, meat, cheese, vegetables.

*Use chopped or mashed beans in brownie and cookie recipes, replacing part of the fat ingredient with beans to add protein, fiber, texture and flavor while lowering fat, cholesterol and calories.

Now you know about the health and wellness benefits of beans, and that this would make a GREAT post-Thanksgiving meal.

Leftover Turkey Recipe Hurst's Beans Cajun 15 Bean Turkey Soup @Basilmomma

So, lets get down to the leftover turkey recipe!

Ingredients

1 20 oz bag of Hurst’s Cajun 15 Bean Soup
3 C of chopped leftover turkey that has been cooked, cooled and shredded (or chicken)
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
4 C water
4 C chicken stock or broth
1 14.5 oz can of Red Gold diced tomatoes with green chili’s, undrained
hot sauce and sour cream, for garnish

Instructions

Rinse and sort the bag of beans.
Place beans and the next 5 ingredients into a 5-6 quart slow cooker.
Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
In the last hour, lift the lid to test for bean doneness and add the can of undrained tomatoes.
Add in the seasoning packet that came with the beans.
Stir and replace lid for the last hour of cooking.
Taste to see if you need to add salt.
Turn off heat and serve.
Allow leftovers to cool before storing in the refrigerator.

 

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Comments

74 responses to “Hurst Beans Cajun 15 Bean and Turkey Soup – A Great Leftover Turkey Recipe!”

  1. Marie Carter says:
    November 12, 2014 at 8:52 pm
    Chili with beans.
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  2. Heidi Horsman says:
    November 12, 2014 at 8:58 pm
    Cheese and bean burrito - yum!
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  3. Cindy Myers says:
    November 12, 2014 at 9:02 pm
    Ham and beans. Mmmmm. Reminds me of home.
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  4. Marion Loyda says:
    November 12, 2014 at 9:06 pm
    White chicken chili!
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  5. Erin Edds says:
    November 12, 2014 at 9:06 pm
    You are such a rock star! Proud of you lady!
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  6. Marsha Kent says:
    November 12, 2014 at 9:08 pm
    Baked Beans!
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  7. Robin Ayala- Green says:
    November 12, 2014 at 9:15 pm
    Spicy Pork Sausage Chili Chowder.. Made tonight w/pinto beans... Yum. Topped with simply sour cream.. Mm
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  8. Crystal Allen says:
    November 12, 2014 at 9:17 pm
    Refried Beans on my tacos! Or with Tortilla Chips.....:)
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  9. Heather says:
    November 12, 2014 at 9:33 pm
    I would love to use these beans to make homemade bean soup with left over ham! Yummo!!
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  10. Melissa @ Served Up With Love says:
    November 12, 2014 at 9:34 pm
    Chili with beans of course. Great giveaway! Love your recipes.
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  11. Ali says:
    November 12, 2014 at 9:40 pm
    Baked Beans are my favorite bean dish!
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  12. Jennifer Ridens says:
    November 12, 2014 at 9:52 pm
    Chili with beans & baked beans. :)
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  13. Anita Czajkowski says:
    November 12, 2014 at 9:54 pm
    I love ham and bean soup!
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  14. Jill Barnard says:
    November 12, 2014 at 9:59 pm
    Baked beans for sure !
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  15. Amy M says:
    November 12, 2014 at 10:09 pm
    Cowboy beans -- baked beans made with pinto beans, kidney beans and butter beans
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  16. Ashleigh says:
    November 12, 2014 at 10:10 pm
    I love ham and bean soup. Or white chicken chili!
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  17. amanda prioleau says:
    November 12, 2014 at 10:13 pm
    White bean chicken chili!!!
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  18. Jodie Loiselle says:
    November 12, 2014 at 10:19 pm
    Black eyed or crowder peas. When cooked, top them with bread and butter pickles. Serve with a piece of cornbread. Yum!
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  19. Jan says:
    November 12, 2014 at 10:24 pm
    ham and bean soup
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  20. Brenda G. says:
    November 12, 2014 at 10:26 pm
    Chili with red beans
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  21. Monica Jertson Cateron says:
    November 12, 2014 at 10:43 pm
    Ham and beans....with a nice slab of cornbread.
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  22. Lisa says:
    November 12, 2014 at 11:23 pm
    red beans and rice
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  23. Erika Lovelace says:
    November 13, 2014 at 12:09 am
    Taco soup!
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  24. Gina M says:
    November 13, 2014 at 7:08 am
    I love making a big pot of chili! Thanks for the chance to win! wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
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  25. Lucinda Larson says:
    November 13, 2014 at 7:33 am
    Ham and beans!
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  26. Ben says:
    November 13, 2014 at 7:47 am
    Good old baked for me but my wife likes hummus and I've got tahini...
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  27. Lynne B says:
    November 13, 2014 at 8:23 am
    Recently tried that Pumpkin and Black Bean Chili recipe that you shared and it is our family's new fave! We even took it to a pitch in recently. A travel crock pot with a locking lid would be perfect for next time! :)
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  28. christine LaFreniere says:
    November 13, 2014 at 9:10 am
    I love chili Mac and Portuguese kale soup
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  29. Jennifer says:
    November 13, 2014 at 9:42 am
    I love BBQ Baked Beans!!! :-)
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  30. Desirae Fear says:
    November 13, 2014 at 9:44 am
    Lentil soup!!
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  31. Heather Brandt says:
    November 13, 2014 at 9:49 am
    Cassoulet!
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  32. Alina Hahn says:
    November 13, 2014 at 9:54 am
    This isn't very original but it is still my favorite - chili! We like to add different beans in it to mix it up each time. We also put different toppings on it too. Yum!
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  33. [email protected]'s Kitchen says:
    November 13, 2014 at 10:33 am
    One pot chili w/kidney and black beans.
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  34. Jennie says:
    November 13, 2014 at 11:35 am
    White Chicken Chili. And I've never cooked with dried beans before, so I am super excited to try out this turkey recipe! Thanks for the chance!
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  35. Linda Smith says:
    November 13, 2014 at 12:14 pm
    Old fashion bean soup.
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  36. Betsy Barnes says:
    November 13, 2014 at 12:23 pm
    Chili is my favorite bean-based dish! I make it with ground turkey in the slow cooker and serve with sour cream and sharp shredded cheese on top! :)
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  37. Julieann says:
    November 13, 2014 at 1:37 pm
    Bean and cheese burritos or pretty much any bean soup. Yum!
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  38. Kathy Johnson says:
    November 13, 2014 at 3:15 pm
    Ham n white beans
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  39. Kelly says:
    November 13, 2014 at 3:15 pm
    The convenience of a crock pot provides a huge helping hand when making bean soup for this family of soup lovers!
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  40. Catherine Dutch says:
    November 13, 2014 at 3:19 pm
    Love all of your suggestion for using beans in multiple ways... No to mention that my family LOVES Hurst bean soups and other products... 15 Bean soup with smoked sausage and chicken... Family favorite served with a pan of corn bread..
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  41. Tawni says:
    November 13, 2014 at 3:32 pm
    I use beans in soups, chilis, on top of salads and in tacos (black beans or smashed pinto beans). They are great for fiber and flavor so I always have some organic canned beans on hand in addition to dried bean mixes like Hurst's.
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  42. Allysson says:
    November 13, 2014 at 3:41 pm
    I love homemade retried beans!!!
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  43. Kathy Lairson says:
    November 13, 2014 at 3:55 pm
    15 bean soup is delicious!
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  44. Christy Huff says:
    November 13, 2014 at 4:00 pm
    Lentil soup
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  45. Lisa Wilson says:
    November 13, 2014 at 4:11 pm
    Beans and Cornbread.....good eating Yum!!!
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  46. virginia swofford says:
    November 13, 2014 at 5:06 pm
    Southwestern white chicken chili with corn.
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  47. Shanna Stassi says:
    November 13, 2014 at 6:20 pm
    One of my favorites is ham & bean soup!!! Love it!
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  48. Valerie Womack says:
    November 13, 2014 at 7:30 pm
    My favorite (and my co-workers) bean-based dish is my famous sweet and spicy chili - it will blow you away. I love Hurst beans, my family and I have been eating them for years!!
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  49. Crystap says:
    November 13, 2014 at 7:51 pm
    i love a good black bean soup!!
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  50. Amanda P says:
    November 13, 2014 at 9:03 pm
    ham and beans!
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  51. Irene Paylor says:
    November 13, 2014 at 11:37 pm
    vegetarian chili made with kidney,pinto and red beans...yummy...
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  52. Andrea Tritinger says:
    November 13, 2014 at 11:38 pm
    Black bean soup!
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  53. Kelly Collingwood says:
    November 14, 2014 at 8:38 am
    Mixed beans with ham slow cooked for hours then served over rice with cornbread. The karoma of those beans and ham cooking, oh my...I could eat a big bowl right now, maybe two!
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  54. Kelly Collingwood says:
    November 14, 2014 at 8:41 am
    Sorry. I meant Aroma, not karoma.
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  55. Catherine Dutch says:
    November 14, 2014 at 9:33 am
    Chicken White Bean Chili
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  56. Nicole Shelton says:
    November 14, 2014 at 12:45 pm
    My favorite bean recipe is minestrone soup full of fresh veggies, pasta and beans.
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  57. Charlotte Baldwin says:
    November 14, 2014 at 12:50 pm
    Cajun Butternut Squash soup with Dirty Rice and beans (black, red, and pinto). Garlic, Onion, Cayenne, Green Pepper, Celery, diced Roma tomatoes,Bay leaf, and Chicken broth.
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  58. Angie says:
    November 14, 2014 at 1:37 pm
    I live making chicken tortilla soup
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  59. Raeanna says:
    November 14, 2014 at 4:26 pm
    We love beans W/cornbread also add some chopped onions to them!!!
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  60. Tammy says:
    November 14, 2014 at 9:45 pm
    Deer chili, or congressmans beans :)
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  61. Heather McLeod says:
    November 15, 2014 at 12:12 am
    Ham n beans Limabeans Green beans with shelley beans Baked beans Bean burritos We love beans!!!
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  62. Margot C says:
    November 15, 2014 at 12:59 pm
    I'm from New Orleans so I like to make real Louisiana Red Beans and Rice when I have a ham bone and some leftover ham.
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  63. Kim K. says:
    November 15, 2014 at 5:29 pm
    Ham and beans are our favorite!
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  64. Jessica says:
    November 15, 2014 at 7:06 pm
    My favorite is probably chili with beans but your receipe inspired me to make a white bean and cabbage soup today with turkey smoked sausage that knocked my socks off!
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  65. Cyndi Kudelka says:
    November 16, 2014 at 11:49 am
    i make a taco soup that takes 5 cans of different beans. These beans would be easier.
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  66. Deborah says:
    November 16, 2014 at 2:33 pm
    Ham and beans!
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  67. sara pope says:
    November 16, 2014 at 2:50 pm
    Red beans and rice
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  68. Diane says:
    November 16, 2014 at 4:22 pm
    We love Hurst's beans with cornbread.
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  69. Kathy says:
    November 16, 2014 at 8:02 pm
    Dried beans with onions & a good hunk of jowl meat!!! Talk about delish & real country cooking!!!
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  70. Leatha says:
    November 18, 2014 at 1:03 pm
    Navy beans with corn bread... Chili is a favorite also...
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  71. Chris says:
    November 18, 2014 at 1:21 pm
    Chili with beans, Lima beans with ham hock, Beef Bean Burritos, Pintos...
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  72. V says:
    November 21, 2014 at 11:18 am
    Crockpot cooking is just about the best thing! This sounds delicious, quick and easy...right up my alley.
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  73. Diana Samuel says:
    November 29, 2014 at 2:35 pm
    Chili ofcourse! with beef and red and pinto beans! yum.....
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  74. Connie L says:
    November 30, 2014 at 2:38 pm
    Ham and beans over cornbread!
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