Crock Pot Black Beans and Rice Soup

Warm up with a bowl of hearty, flavor-packed Crock Pot Black Beans and Rice Soup, a comforting dish that pairs protein-rich black beans with tender vegetables, fragrant spices, and fluffy rice for a soul-satisfying meal. This easy slow-cooker recipe is perfect for busy days, requiring just 15 minutes of prep before the crock pot takes over, simmering everything to perfection over 8 hours. Highlights include bold seasonings like cumin, chili powder, and paprika, as well as vibrant garnishes of fresh cilantro and lime wedges to brighten every bite. Gluten-free, customizable, and made with wholesome ingredients like soaked black beans, plump tomatoes, and nutrient-packed carrots and celery, this soup is ideal for meal prepping or feeding a crowd. Serve it hot and enjoy the rich, smoky flavors that make this dish a comforting classic.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Black beans (dried, rinsed and soaked overnight)
• 2 cups Cooked rice
• 6 cups Vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 medium Carrot (chopped)
• 2 stalks Celery (chopped)
• 14.5 oz Canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 medium Green bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 pieces Bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, optional for garnish)
• 1 whole Lime (cut into wedges, optional for serving)

Directions

Step 1

1. Rinse and soak the dried black beans in water overnight. Drain and rinse before using.

Step 2

2. In a 6-quart crock pot, combine the soaked black beans, vegetable broth, chopped onion, minced garlic, carrots, celery, diced tomatoes (with juice), and green bell pepper.

Step 3

3. Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves.

Step 4

4. Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the black beans are tender.

Step 5

5. Remove the bay leaves and discard them.

Step 6

6. Stir in the cooked rice and let the soup heat for an additional 15-20 minutes until warmed through.

Step 7

7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 8

8. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve with lime wedges on the side for a zesty finish.

Step 9

9. Enjoy your Crock Pot Black Beans and Rice Soup hot!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2969.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1096.7

Total Fat 5.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8728.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 228.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.2g	0%
Total Sugars 31.4g
Protein 40.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 405.9mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 3587.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.1%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 81.5%