This Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup is a simple and nutritious dish that highlights the rich flavors of black beans and spices. Perfect for busy days, this crockpot recipe allows you to set it and forget it, resulting in a hearty meal with minimal effort.
With ingredients like bell peppers, onions, and spices, this soup is both satisfying and easy to prepare. You can customize it with toppings such as avocado, cilantro, or sour cream for added flavor.
Easy Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup Recipe
This black bean soup is made with dried black beans, vegetables, and spices, simmered slowly to develop deep flavors. The recipe takes about 8 hours in the crockpot and serves 6 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried black beans, rinsed and sorted
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped cilantro, avocado, or sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Rinse and sort the black beans, chop the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
- Combine Ingredients: In the crockpot, add the black beans, onion, bell pepper, garlic, vegetable broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beans are tender.
- Blend (Optional): For a creamier texture, you can blend a portion of the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Serve: Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot with your choice of toppings like cilantro, avocado, or sour cream.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 bowls
- Calories: 200kcal
- Fat: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
