Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup
Calories: 7
Adjust Servings Here: 8 Servings
Description
Warm up with this hearty and nutritious Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup! Packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, this easy-to-make recipe combines black beans, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices for a deeply flavorful and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy days, toss everything into the slow cooker and let it work its magic. Customize with your favorite toppings and enjoy a comforting bowl of goodness!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (344 g) Black beans dry, rinsed
- 6 cups (1½ l) Broth or stock chicken or vegetable
- 1 large Spanish onion
- 4 large Garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp Cooking oil
- 1 large Bell peppers finely chopped
- 2 stalks Celery finely chopped
- 2 large Carrots finely chopped
- 1 can Crushed tomato or 2 large fresh tomatoes
- 2 large Bay leaves
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika or chili powder
- 2 tbsp Lemon or lime juice or 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 - 2 tsp Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Beans: If using dried beans, rinse and sort them. Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with water. Soak overnight or use the quick soak method: cover with water, bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let sit for 1 hour. Drain and rinse before using.2 cups Black beans
- Combine Ingredients in the Slow Cooker: Add the soaked and drained black beans (or canned beans if using), vegetable broth, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped bell pepper, chopped carrots, chopped celery, cumin, chili powder, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and diced tomatoes with their juices to the slow cooker.6 cups Broth or stock, 1 large Spanish onion , 4 large Garlic cloves, 2 tbsp Cooking oil , 1 large Bell peppers, 2 stalks Celery , 2 large Carrots, 1 can Crushed tomato, 2 large Bay leaves, 1 tsp Ground cumin, 1 tsp Paprika
- Cook the Soup: Cover and cook on high for 6-8 hours, or until the beans are tender. If using canned beans, cook on low for 4-6 hours. Add the lemon juice.
- Blend the Soup (Optional): For a thicker soup, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup directly in the slow cooker. Alternatively, transfer a portion of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the slow cooker. Be careful when blending hot liquids.2 tbsp Lemon or lime juice
- Adjust Seasonings: Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to suit your taste.1 tsp Black pepper, 1 - 2 tsp Salt
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro.
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