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Bacon Bean and Turkey Slow Cooker Soup

By Kira Lewis 19 Comments

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I don’t know about you, but I happen to think that almost any recipe can be made better with just a little (or a whole lot) of bacon. It’s the universal food that everyone seems to love and obsess over. I know that as soon as my kids get a whiff of it frying up in the pan, they’ll eat whatever goes with it.

I’m also a big slow cooker fan, especially on busy school nights when we have very little time between school and evening activities. So, I really can’t think of much that sounds better than when bacon comes together with my slow cooker for an easy and delicious meal. A new one I recently tried with some left over turkey from Thanksgiving was a Bacon Bean and Turkey Slow Cooker Soup using Hurst Beans.  This time of year it seems there is always turkey left over from one holiday or another, so this is a great option for the coming months (however, it would taste just as good without the turkey, because like I said earlier – B.A.C.O.N.)

Looking for an easy and tasty weeknight meal? You can't go wrong with any recipe that includes bacon and your slow cooker. Give this recipe for Bacon Bean and Turkey Slow Cooker soup a try and you may find you've got a new family favorite. A great way to use holiday leftovers as well since you could just as easily use ham instead of turkey. Yum! SunshineandHurricanes.com

Now, I used turkey in this recipe because I was making it right after Thanksgiving. However, it would be just as good with ham, which tends to be a family favorite meal for Christmas or even Easter. So, this is a great little recipe to tuck away and use whenever you’ve got leftovers on hand.

I also like it, because it makes enough that I was able to freeze part of the batch into single servings for lunches in the weeks following.  I work from home and get pretty tired of the same old sandwiches all the time. Plus, my kids like to take soup to school sometimes.

Okay, so here are the ingredients you’re going to need for your Bacon Bean and Turkey Slow Cooker Soup:

1 15.5 oz bag of Hurst Slow Cooker Bacon and Beans

8 Cups Water (you can also use chicken broth or a mix of both)

1 lb bacon cooked crispy

1 medium white onion, diced

2 cloves of garlic, chopped

1-2 cups leftover turkey

Salt and Pepper to Taste

Start with your Hurst Slow Cooker Beans and open the package and then place in a colander to rinse them (you don’t need to soak them, just rinse).

A great recipe for holiday leftovers like turkey or ham. Bacon Bean and Turkey Slow Cooker Soup using Hurst Beans

Once the beans are rinsed go ahead and add them to the slow cooker, then round up your other ingredients. Yes, I know I’ve got a picture of lower sodium bacon, it was a mistake on my part I’ll be honest, but it tasted just as good. So, go with whatever works for you. 🙂

Ingredients for Bacon Bean and Turkey Slow Cooker Soup Using Hurst Beans

You’ll need to prepare the bacon. You can do this the traditional way in a skillet or sometimes I will line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and cook the bacon in the oven on 350 degrees for about 20-30 minutes.  Once it’s done cooking, break into small pieces and add to the slow cooker. While the bacon is cooking, you can chop the onion and the garlic and add that as well. Finally, pour in 8 cups of water or chicken broth or a combination of the two (sometimes I’ll do four cups of each).

Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 8-9 hours (4 – 5 on high).  Once the beans are tender, add in the seasoning packet from the package of Hurst Slow Cooker Bacon and Beans and your leftover turkey (or ham) (or nothing, it’s darn good without any add-ins) and then cook on low for an additional 30 minutes. I add the leftover meat at the end just to make sure it stay tender. It’s already been cooked so it doesn’t need another 8-9 hours in the slow cooker.

I will often prepare slow cooker soup recipes in the evening before I go to bed and then let them cook over-night. I’ll add the seasoning packet in the morning and then just keep the soup on warm for the day until we’re ready to serve. I like giving it the extra time for the seasonings to settle and honestly it’s just less crazy at night than trying to do it in the morning.  But either way will give you one delicious bowl of soup!

Bacon Bean and Turkey Slow Cooker Soup from SunshineandHurricanes.com

If you would like some alternative ways to prepare Hurst Slow Cooker Bacon and Beans they’ve got recipes for a Southern Style, Cowboy Style or New England Style, just click HERE.

Bacon Bean and Turkey Slow Cooker Soup
 
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Prep time
30 mins
Cook time
8 hours
Total time
8 hours 30 mins
 
Author: Kira and Michelle at sunshineandhurricanes.com
Recipe type: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Soup
Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 1 15.5 oz bag of Hurst Slow Cooker Bacon and Beans
  • 8 Cups Water (you can also use chicken broth or a mix of both)
  • 1 lb bacon cooked crispy
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 1-2 cups leftover turkey or ham pieces
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
  1. Rinse the beans and pick out any debris, then add to slow cooker
  2. Cook the bacon until crispy and then break into pieces and add to the slow cooker
  3. While the bacon is cooking dice the onion and the garlic and add to slow cooker
  4. Finally add 8 cups of water (can also be chicken broth or a combination of both)
  5. Cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 4-5 hours
  6. When the beans are tender, add in the Hurst seasoning packet and leftover turkey (or ham).
  7. Cook on low for another 30 minutes and then keep soup warm until ready to serve.
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What would you serve with this Bacon Bean and Turkey Slow Cooker Soup? 

Filed Under: Meal Plans, Recipes Tagged With: Bacon Recipe, Bean Soup Recipe, Hurst Bacon and Bean Soup, Hurst Beans, Slow Cooker Recipe, Slow Cooker Soup Recipe

About Kira Lewis

Kira Lewis is a mom to a strong and sassy 8 year old girl and a funny, soccer playing teen boy.  Her career has included everything from corporate ladder climbing to teaching yoga. She's settled for now on free-lance writing and blogging where she covers topics like motherhood, parenting, technology, Florida travel and raising tweens and teens.Keep up with her parental musings by subscribing to sunshine and hurricane's weekly newsletter HERE.

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Comments

  1. nicole says

    December 8, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    I love bacon, and this looks delicious.

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  2. Yanique says

    December 5, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    This bacon bean and turkey soup is just the meal I need to add to my meal plan. My family loves bacon and I love my slow cooker. Hopefullythe soup is a hit with them 🙂

    Reply
  3. Cathy M says

    December 3, 2015 at 10:13 am

    Mmmm this slow cooker soup recipe sounds amazing! My husband loves bacon and beans together, and I love turkey soup–so it’s a perfect combination for us!

    Reply
  4. ashleigh says

    December 2, 2015 at 10:58 pm

    This would be great for my mom during the week. She is so busy she doesn’t get to make a lunch for work.

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  5. Tara says

    December 2, 2015 at 9:25 pm

    Looks really yummy! I wish I still had turkey leftovers to try this. Next time with ham as you suggested though.

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  6. jen K says

    December 2, 2015 at 7:37 pm

    This looks so yummy! I love hot soup on a cold day.

    Reply
  7. Di says

    December 2, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    Tis the season for soup! I’ve been having soup for a couple of weeks now. Just something about soup that screams winter!

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  8. Nikka Shae says

    December 2, 2015 at 11:25 am

    I’m always looking for new and exciting meal options for my family!

    Reply
  9. Roxanne says

    December 2, 2015 at 10:07 am

    This looks so delicious!! I’m printing this one out now!

    Reply
  10. Lexie says

    December 2, 2015 at 10:03 am

    Oh wow this looks yummy! And I agree. Bacon makes EVERYTHING better! We eat it quite often 🙂 LifeAsLex

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  11. laura londergan says

    December 2, 2015 at 1:17 am

    this is the perfect comfort food for fall and the winter months – something to stick to your bones! 😉

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  12. Debra says

    December 2, 2015 at 12:23 am

    I am all about my slow cooker right now! This sounds great!

    Reply
  13. Logan Can says

    December 1, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    This looks delicious! I love soups this time of year, and everything is better with bacon!

    Reply
  14. Molly says

    December 1, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    What a great way to eat leftovers! Looks delicious!!

    Reply
  15. cuteheads says

    December 1, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    This is the perfect food to add bacon to 🙂 Looks like an awesome recipe!

    Reply
  16. Heather says

    December 1, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    Yum! This looks delicious! I just made a big pot of turkey soup yesterday with leftovers.

    Reply
  17. sarah todd says

    December 1, 2015 at 11:21 am

    MMMm, this looks so yummy. Can’t wait to try it out myself.

    Reply

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