Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup is like a culinary welcome mat; it greets you at the door with a warm and happy smell that promises a good time at dinner! All You need to do is prep it in the morning and by the time you come home you have a steaming savory soup perfect for sipping! Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup is perfect for customizing with whatever toppings tickle your fancy, so feel free to get creative!
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 2 carrots, grated
- 1 pound black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup jarred salsa
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- sour cream, optional, to taste, for serving
- scallions, optional, to taste, chopped, for serving
Directions
Step 1 -Combine the garlic, the onion, the celery, the carrots, the black beans, the salsa, the chili powder, the cumin, the oregano, the vegetable broth, and the water in a 5-7 quart slow cooker, stirring well.
Step 2 -Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 6-8 hours.
Step 3 -Once the beans are very soft, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it is thick and creamy, leaving some beans whole if desired.
Step 4 -Serve with the sour cream and the scallions.
