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Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

Use the crock pot to cook up a hearty and nutritious Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup with veggies and lots of kid-friendly flavor. It's easy, versatile, and a great freezer meal
 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Total Time7 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 -10
Calories: 323kcal
Author: Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 cups black beans (drained and rinsed if using canned—or about 3 14.5 ounce cans)
  • 2 cups peeled and diced sweet potato (or butternut squash)
  • 1 cup onion (diced; about 1 medium)
  • 1 quart vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
  • 14.5 ounce can diced or crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1-2 cups fully cooked rice (brown or white)
  • Shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, optional
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Instructions

  • Add the beans, sweet potato, onion, tomatoes, stock, cumin, salt, and chili powder to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours.
  • Puree soup with an immersion blender or a regular blender, working carefully in batches.
  • Stir in the the rice, using 1-2 cups depending on how thick you'd like the soup.
  • Let sit, covered, for at least 5 minutes before serving to ensure the rice is warm.
  • Season to taste with additional salt if needed. Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, and/or avocado, as desired.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  • Instant Pot: Add the ingredients except the rice to the bowl. Cover and seal. Cook on HIGH pressure for 10 minutes and let naturally release. Puree and stir in the rice.
  • We sometimes also stir in some frozen corn and additional whole beans in addition to some rice.
  • You can use frozen sweet potato cubes or precut butternut squash to reduce the amount of chopping.
  • Serve with crackers or corn muffins, in a bowl or a smaller amount as a dip.
  • Add hot sauce to your adult portion as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 872mg | Potassium: 825mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5403IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 5mg