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Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

Packed with vegetables, flavor, protein, and fiber, this ultra-flavorful and low-calorie Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup is an all around winner!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 1.5 cups each
Calories: 29373 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: American , International , Vegetarian , Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic $0.16
  • 1 yellow onion $0.41
  • 2 ribs celery $0.33
  • 2 carrots $0.28
  • 1 lb. black beans (uncooked) $1.75
  • 1 cup salsa $0.85
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder* $0.30
  • 1/2 Tbsp ground cumin $0.15
  • 1 tsp dried oregano $0.05
  • 4 cups vegetable broth $0.53
  • 2 cups water $0.00

Instructions

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  1. Mince the garlic, dice the onion and celery, and grate the carrots on a large holed cheese grater. Rinse the black beans in a colander under cool running water and pick out any stones or debris.
  2. Combine the garlic, onion, celery, carrots, black beans, salsa, chili powder, cumin, oregano, vegetable broth, and water in a 5-7 quart slow cooker. Stir well.
  3. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 6-8 hours (you want the beans to get VERY soft). Once the beans are very soft, use an immersion blender** to blend the soup until it is thick and creamy (leave some beans whole if desired). Taste the soup and add salt if needed (this will depend on the brand of vegetable broth used).

Notes

  • *Chili powder is a blend of mild red chiles and other spices. It is not cayenne pepper, which is extremely spicy.
  • **If you do not have an immersion blender, wait until the soup cools some and then use a blender to purée the soup in batches. Make sure to never blend hot liquids as they can build pressure in the blender and explode, causing severe burns.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.5Cups Calories 293.73kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 54.75g (18%) Protein 17.4g (35%) Fat 1.43g (2%) Sodium 1305.7mg (54%) Fiber 19.5g (78%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 61.5 cups each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 29373

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.5Cups
Calories 293.73kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 54.75g 18%
Protein 17.4g 35%
Fat 1.43g 2%
Sodium 1305.7mg 54%
Fiber 19.5g 78%

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