Spicy Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

Mama_cc
Mama_cc Posts: 45 Member
edited September 29 in Recipes
Made this last week and love it! I know it's hot out (I'm in Texas) but this was easy and so good.

1 lb black beans soaked overnight (I quick soak mine)
4 tsp diced jalapeno peppers
6 cups chicken broth (I used not chick'n bouillon cubes)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 TBS chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper
3/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce

1. drain soaked black beans and rinse.
2. combine all ingredients.
3. cook on high for 4 hours. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for 2 hrs.

Add garnishes: 1/4 cup brown rice, fat free sour cream, avocado etc...very filling and healthy too!

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  • cdez80421
    cdez80421 Posts: 88 Member
    Yummmm:) sounds great!! How many servings does this make? What is the serving size?
  • jojopel
    jojopel Posts: 348 Member
    bump
  • doobabe
    doobabe Posts: 436 Member
    bump
    This looks amazing! What do you soak the beans in? (Im so far from chef material- I am clueless haha)
  • crystalmichelle82
    crystalmichelle82 Posts: 249
    i :heart: anything w/ black beans in it.
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    You soak them in water overnight. There are instructions on the bag usually.

    Bump for later, sounds great!
  • Mama_cc
    Mama_cc Posts: 45 Member
    Serving size is six- 1 cup soup. (I add 1/4-1/2 cup brown rice upon serving)
  • katythemommy
    katythemommy Posts: 437 Member
    Yummy!!! Sounds delish!
  • McKayMachina
    McKayMachina Posts: 2,670 Member
    I make something really similar and serve it with a dollop of nonfat greek yogurt.

    Black beans in the slow-cooker are fantastic. Great post!

    EDITED TO ADD: You don't have to soak the beans overnight. It serves no purpose. Not even kidding. Some people think it releases a gas (it doesn't) or softens them but it's unnecessary if using the slow cooker for 5-7 hours. :)
  • Christina269
    Christina269 Posts: 110
    I'm absolutely going to save this!
  • Mama_cc
    Mama_cc Posts: 45 Member
    just soak the beans in water either over night or the quick soak method. For quick method, I put beans in a large pot of boiling water and cook for 3 minutes. I then turn off the burner, put a lid on the pot and leave to soak for 1 hr. So easy, just takes some time either the night before (put beans in water overnight to just sit) or soak in hot water for 1 hr.

    Good spicy flavor!! I just love soups-especially ones that cook in a crock pot! Fresh cilantro and diced fresh tomato also are wonderful toppers.
  • nerdyandilikeit
    nerdyandilikeit Posts: 2,185 Member
    I make something really similar and serve it with a dollop of nonfat greek yogurt.

    Black beans in the slow-cooker are fantastic. Great post!

    EDITED TO ADD: You don't have to soak the beans overnight. It serves no purpose. Not even kidding. Some people think it releases a gas (it doesn't) or softens them but it's unnecessary if using the slow cooker for 5-7 hours. :)

    Yeah, if you're using a slow cooker you TOTALLY don't need to soak them. I never do. And they're perfect in about 5 hours.
  • Lynwilli
    Lynwilli Posts: 28
    Thanks
  • BrandNewMia
    BrandNewMia Posts: 461
    Bump! I think I'm gonna love this!
  • Foxworth81
    Foxworth81 Posts: 124 Member
    Bump
  • gibbonm
    gibbonm Posts: 26 Member
    Bump im gonna try this next week.
  • chelsea_carter22
    chelsea_carter22 Posts: 22 Member
    bump
  • fitmomma613
    fitmomma613 Posts: 15 Member
    sounds great! I love black beans and I love my slow cooker! Perfect recipe for me!
  • R_mageddon
    R_mageddon Posts: 68 Member
    Keeping this for later
  • brit49
    brit49 Posts: 461 Member
    nice!!!
  • sweetiebelle
    sweetiebelle Posts: 332 Member
    How many calories?
  • PamelaRose88
    PamelaRose88 Posts: 46
    what does it mean when people say bump?! haha can ya tell im new at this!?

    This sounds delicious!
  • Mama_cc
    Mama_cc Posts: 45 Member
    I plugged it into the recipe section:1 cup= 1 serving

    129 calories, 20 carbs, 2g fat, 8g protein, 0 sugar, 7g fiber

    I made it again this week. It thickens in the fridge after cooling and I like the broth part. I sometimes add a couple tsp of water to thin it before I heat- still tastes great! Sodium depends on the type of broth. I used a veggie/chicken flavored cube from whole foods.
  • danielleeeee
    danielleeeee Posts: 59
    Yum!
  • mspix
    mspix Posts: 153
    Y U M!
  • CharlieBarleyMom
    CharlieBarleyMom Posts: 727 Member
    Can't wait to try this! Thanks so very much!
  • TakeOne
    TakeOne Posts: 345 Member
    Bump! I'll have to try this when it gets out of the triple digits :) Thanks!
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