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Black Bean Soup
This black bean soup is a delicious vegan recipe full of flavor.
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Beans, Soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 268kcal
Cost $.40 per serving
- 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)
Cover the dried beans in water and boil on the stove for five minutes. (Alternately, soak them overnight in water.) 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.
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