Cajun 15 Bean Soup

This is a plant-based version of a recipe found on the bag of mixed beans.

Ingredients

20 ounces dried mixed beans, such as 15 Bean Soup
8 cups water or vegetable stock
1 large onion, diced (2 cups)
1 stock celery, sliced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
15 oz. tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Soak beans in 2 quarts water overnight. Drain.

In the pressure cooker, saute' onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic in 1/4 cup water or vegetable stock for about 5 minutes.

Add the lemon juice, tomatoes, 8 cups of water, beans, and spices. Cook under pressure for 35 minutes and allow natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.

If not using a pressure cooker, simmer the beans in a large pot for an hour or until the beans are tender.