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Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup Recipe

Warm up with this incredibly flavorful Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup! Cumin and fiery serrano chiles (or milder jalapeños, if preferred) infuse this simple, yet hearty soup with incredible depth as it simmers to perfection. A dollop of cool sour cream perfectly balances the spice, creating a truly satisfying and low-calorie meal. Perfect for a busy weeknight, simply soak the beans overnight and let your slow cooker do the work! Wake up to the aroma of deliciousness and come home to a comforting, healthy dinner.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 1080 mins
Calories 321.7 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

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How to Make Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

  1. Rinse 1 pound of dried black beans and pick out any debris.
  2. Place rinsed beans in a large bowl, cover with enough water to submerge by 2 inches, and soak for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  3. Drain the soaked beans thoroughly.
  4. In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine the drained beans, 6 cups vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1-2 serrano chiles, finely minced (remove seeds for less heat, or substitute 1-2 jalapeños), 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 2 bay leaves.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 10 hours, or on high for 5-6 hours, until beans are tender.
  6. Remove bay leaves and discard.
  7. Stir in the juice of 1 lime and 1 teaspoon of salt (or to taste).
  8. Ladle 1 1/2 cups of soup into each of 6 bowls.
  9. Sprinkle each serving with 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh cilantro.
  10. Top each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons of sour cream.
  11. Garnish with extra cilantro sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

5g

Carbs

18g

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