Black Bean Soup
This black bean soup is a delicious vegan recipe full of flavor. Red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and diced green chilis come together with beans, broth, and seasonings in this simple, tasty meal.
Servings 8
Calories 268kcal
Cost $.40 per serving
Ingredients
- 3 cups dried black beans
- 4 cups broth
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
- 4 oz diced green chilis
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp salt or to taste
- Cilantro, scallions, crushed tortilla chips, and avocado for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cover the dried beans with water a few inches deeper than the beans. Cover the pot and bring the water to a boil. Boil for five minutes. (Alternately, soak the beans overnight in water. No boiling is necessary with the overnight soak method.) Drain the beans.
- Transfer the beans to the slow cooker and add the remaining ingredients except the garnish ingredients.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until beans are very soft. Puree the soup a bit with an immersion blender.
- Garnish with any of the suggested toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1068mg | Potassium: 1236mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 458IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg
