Ingredients
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Ingredients for Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup:
- 1 pound dried black beans, soaked overnight and drained
- 1 ham hock or smoked turkey leg for flavor (optional)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, soak the black beans in water overnight. Drain and rinse the beans before using.
- Place the soaked black beans in the slow cooker.
- Add the ham hock or smoked turkey leg (if using) for added flavor.
- Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, diced celery, and diced red bell pepper to the slow cooker.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth.
- Season the soup with ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Stir the ingredients in the slow cooker to ensure even distribution of the seasonings.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the black beans are tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, remove the ham hock or smoked turkey leg, shred the meat, and return it to the slow cooker.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
- Enjoy this hearty and flavorful black bean soup that has simmered to perfection in the slow cooker!
