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White Beans and Rice with Smoked Turkey

Name: White Beans and Rice with Smoked Turkey (Slow Cooker)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 h
Total time: 10 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 lb dried Great Northern beans; 4 cups chicken bone broth; 2 cups water; 1 smoked turkey leg; 2 large green bell peppers, chopped; 6-7 stalks celery, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; Creole seasoning, to taste; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced; garlic powder, to taste; onion powder, to taste; cooked white rice, for serving; cornbread, for serving

This is a Southern slow cooker dish combining creamy white beans, rice, smoked turkey leg, and crispy sausage in a Creole-seasoned broth—a set-it-and-forget-it meal that becomes more flavorful as leftovers.

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🌍Southern 🏷️White beans and rice 🏷️Slow cooker 🏷️Creole 🏷️Comfort food

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Total

10h 15m

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$26–$43

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Ingredients

1 lb dried Great Northern beans
4 cups chicken bone broth
2 cups water
1 smoked turkey leg
2 large green bell peppers, chopped
6-7 stalks celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
Creole seasoning, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
garlic powder, to taste
onion powder, to taste
cooked white rice, for serving
cornbread, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
To a slow cooker, add the dried Great Northern beans, chicken bone broth, and water.
2
Nestle the smoked turkey leg into the liquid.
3
Add the chopped green bell peppers, celery, and onion.
4
Season generously with Creole seasoning.
5
Cover and cook on low for about 10 hours.
6
About an hour before the beans are done, heat olive oil in a separate pot over medium-high heat.
7
Add the sliced smoked sausage and fry until browned and crispy.
8
Add the cooked sausage and any rendered fat to the slow cooker with the beans.
9
Season the beans with garlic powder, onion powder, and more Creole seasoning to taste. Stir to combine.
10
Remove the turkey leg. The meat should be falling off the bone. Discard the bone and skin, and shred the turkey meat back into the beans.
11
Serve hot over a scoop of cooked white rice.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Brown the smoked sausage in olive oil before adding to the slow cooker to build flavor and render the fat.
Soften the holy trinity (onion, celery, bell pepper) in the oil first to create an aromatic base—this step deepens the overall taste.
Taste and adjust Creole seasoning near the end of cooking; salt levels vary by brand, so avoid seasoning too early.
Don't stir excessively during the cook; let beans simmer undisturbed so they stay intact and creamy rather than breaking apart.

Substitutions

Smoked turkey leg → bone-in chicken thighs or smoked pork shoulder (adjust cooking time slightly)
Smoked sausage → andouille sausage or kielbasa (maintains the smoky depth)
Chicken bone broth → vegetable broth or water (broth adds richness; water works but tastes lighter)

Storage & make-ahead

Cool completely, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat on low in a slow cooker or gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth to restore creaminess.