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Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup is like a culinary welcome mat; it greets you at the door with a warm and happy smell that promises a good time at dinner! All You need to do is prep it in the morning and by the time you come home you have a steaming savory soup perfect for sipping! Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup is perfect for customizing with whatever toppings tickle your fancy, so feel free to get creative!

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Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 1 pound black beans, rinsed
  • 1 cup jarred salsa
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • sour cream, optional, to taste, for serving
  • scallions, optional, to taste, chopped, for serving

Directions

Step 1 -Combine the garlic, the onion, the celery, the carrots, the black beans, the salsa, the chili powder, the cumin, the oregano, the vegetable broth, and the water in a 5-7 quart slow cooker, stirring well.

Step 2 -Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 6-8 hours.

Step 3 -Once the beans are very soft, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it is thick and creamy, leaving some beans whole if desired.

Step 4 -Serve with the sour cream and the scallions.

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