
Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup
SoupSlow Cooker480 minServes 6VegetarianVeganDairy-free
Use vegetable broth to keep it vegan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried black beans, rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 7 cups broth
Amounts are scaled from the original 6 servings; cooking times may change for bigger batches.
Steps
- Add the beans, vegetables, cumin and broth to the slow cooker (don't add salt yet).
- Cook on low 8-9 hours until the beans are completely soft.
- Blend part of the soup to thicken and season with salt.
Swaps
- Water plus a bouillon cube or a spoon of soy sauce can replace broth.
Times are a guide; ovens and air fryers vary. Cook poultry to 165°F, ground meat to 160°F, and pork and fish to 145°F. Diet tags come from the ingredient list; check labels for allergens.