Crockpot Black Bean Soup Recipe

Dried black beans might seem like a project, but the slow cooker handles the long simmer for you. This crockpot black bean soup uses onion, bell pepper, and garlic in vegetable broth until the beans break down into a smooth, smoky pot.

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

1. Prep the Ingredients: Rinse and sort the black beans, chop the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
2. Combine Ingredients: In the crockpot, add the black beans, onion, bell pepper, garlic, vegetable broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beans are tender.
4. Blend (Optional): For a creamier texture, you can blend a portion of the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender.
5. 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

I top each bowl with a little sour cream and cilantro when I have them. The soup freezes well, so I keep some on hand for nights when cooking feels like too much.