Description
This Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup is a creamy, hearty delight that envelops your senses with its rich, earthy flavors. The velvety texture, combined with the warmth of spices and the freshness of cilantro, creates a comforting bowl that is both satisfying and nourishing.
Ingredients
- Beans: 2 cups dried black beans, rinsed and soaked overnight
- Vegetables: 1 medium onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 2 medium carrots, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced
- Liquids: 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- Spices: 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; salt and pepper to taste
- Garnishes: Fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 avocado, diced; lime wedges
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, combine the soaked black beans, diced onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrots, and celery.
- Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beans are tender.
- Once cooked, use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency, or leave it chunky for more texture.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, diced avocado, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- It freezes well; store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.
- Substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth for a non-vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: main-dishes
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 15 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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