Slow-Cooked Black Bean Soup

  Lunch

Life can get really crazy with young children, but I never want to compromise when it comes to cooking. This recipe is healthy and so easy, thanks to the slow cooker!

Slow-Cooked Black Bean Soup

Average Rating: 4.666666

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 6 hours
YIELD: 8 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
  • Dash pepper
  • Minced fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • 1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are softened, 6-8 hours.
  • 2. Puree soup using an immersion blender, or cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender. Return to slow cooker and heat through.
  • 3. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add corn; cook and stir, until golden brown, 4-6 minutes. Sprinkle soup with pepper. Garnish with corn and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 117 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 616mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1-1/2 starch.

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