Spicy Black Bean Soup (Slow Cooker)

⏱ 495 mins 🍽 8-10 serving(s) 🏷 Black Beans

This convenient slow cooker soup is a healthy and satisfying dish. Dried black beans are cooked with jalapeños, corn, and vegetable broth, then seasoned with a blend of spices including chilli powder, cumin, and cayenne. After cooking for 8-10 hours, it can be served as is or partially blended for a thicker texture. It makes 8-10 servings and pairs well with a spoonful of sour cream or plain yoghurt.

Spicy Black Bean Soup (Slow Cooker)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried black beans
  • 4 teaspoons jalapeno peppers, diced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Method

  1. Prepare the black beans using one of two methods: soak them overnight, then drain and rinse, or combine them with the vegetable broth and boil for 15-30 minutes before transferring everything to the slow cooker.
  2. Place the prepared beans, diced jalapeños, canned corn, and vegetable broth into the slow cooker.
  3. Add the garlic powder, chilli powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and hot pepper sauce to the mixture.
  4. Set the slow cooker to low and cook the soup for 8-10 hours.
  5. Before serving, you can use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup for a thicker consistency, serve it as is, or blend it in a food processor.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium206500 mg

Recipe details

CategoryBlack Beans
AuthorVeggie_Girl