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Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

This vegetarian slow cooker black bean soup is super simple to make when you enlist the help of your crock pot! Everyone is sure to love with this super healthy soup!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 289 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 6 cups black beans (cooked from dry or canned)
  • 1-2 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ cup Tomatillo Salsa Verde
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 2 TBSP fresh chopped cilantro (plus extra to taste)
  • 1-2 TBSP fresh lime juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
TOPPINGS:
  • crumbled or shredded cheese (skip if vegan)
  • crushed tortilla chips
  • chopped green onion
  • fresh cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Save money by skipping the canned beans! Whip them up from scratch by cooking dry beans in the slow cooker the day before. Simply rinse and sort beans, add them to your crock pot, fill with enough water to cover two inches above the beans, and cook on high for about 3.5 hours -- it costs less, spares you the sodium and BPA, and tastes great! I like to soak mine overnight before cooking them - feel free to follow suit!
  2. To make the soup, add everything but the toppings to your slow cooker and cover. Cook on high heat for 4 hours and steal a spoonful. To taste, add any extra salt, spices, or cilantro that floats your boat. If you prefer a brothier soup, add a little extra veggie broth and spices at any point in the cooking process. Once your ready to dig in, top with crushed tortilla chips, a sprinkle of cilantro, and some freshly grated or crumbled cheese. You can even add a fresh dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt. Yum!
  3. Store extra soup in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer! It tastes great the first day and even better the next!

Notes

  • Feel free to add 1 cup of diced bell pepper if you have it! You may also want to keep a cup or two of extra broth on hand if you'd prefer a brothier soup - I like mine a bit hearty and oh-so-chunky!
  • Nutrition facts below are an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and calculated before optional toppings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 289kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 395mg (16%) Potassium 668mg (19%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 345IU (7%) Vitamin C 2.7mg (3%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 3.8mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 289

% Daily Value*

Calories 289kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 395mg 16%
Potassium 668mg 14%
Fiber 15g 60%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 345IU 7%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 3%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 3.8mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.