Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 20 oz bag Hurst's Cajun 15 Bean Soup Mix
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 3 ribs celery, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 16 oz portobello mushrooms, chopped
  • 10 oz can rotel tomatoes (can sub diced tomatoes)
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • hot sauce, green onion, parsley for garnish

Instruction

  • Remove beans and separate spice packet.  Rinse beans and allow to soak in cold water if desired while prepping the veggies.
  • Finely chop the onion, green bell pepper, and celery and add to Instant Pot
  • Add 2 Tbs water or veg broth and press SAUTE.  Stir often.
  • Once veggies have softened, add minced garlic and stir for 20 seconds - then press CANCEL
  • Add beans, veg broth, water, and stir
  • Add bay leaves, paprika, and contents of seasoning packet and stir
  • Attach lid and cook on MANUAL for 30 minutes
  • Carefully release pressure using a wooden spoon or other tool and carefully remove lid
  •  Add mushrooms and thyme and stir
  • Make a well in the center and add tomatoes - do NOT stir
  • Reattach lid and set to SEALING and cook on MANUAL for 15 minutes
  • Let pressure naturally release - it will take about 45 min
  • Carefully remove lid and stir - taste for any seasoning adjustment
  • Serve with rice and garnish with fresh parsley, green onions, jalapenos, and/or hot sauce