Hearty Black Bean Chowder Crock Pot

Warm up your day with this Hearty Black Bean Chowder made effortlessly in a crock pot! Packed with protein-rich black beans, vibrant vegetables like red bell pepper, carrot, and celery, and seasoned with smoky paprika and zesty cumin, this comforting soup is a flavorful, homemade delight. Simmered to perfection in vegetable broth, this dish achieves the perfect balance of creamy and chunky textures, thanks to a quick partial blend. A splash of lime juice adds a fresh, tangy finish, while optional toppings like fresh cilantro, sour cream, or Greek yogurt elevate every spoonful. This easy, hands-off recipe is ideal for meal prep or cozy family dinners, making it a go-to for busy days. Serve it with crusty bread or tortilla chips, and watch it become a household favorite! Perfect for those seeking crock pot recipes, vegetarian comfort food, or healthy meal ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 15-ounce cans Canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 14.5-ounce can Diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 1 cup Frozen corn kernels
• 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 medium Carrot (diced)
• 1 medium Celery stalk (diced)
• 1 medium Yellow onion (diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
• 0 Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients by dicing the onion, bell pepper, carrot, and celery. Mince the garlic.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the canned black beans under cold water.

Step 3

In the crock pot, combine the black beans, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (with their juices), frozen corn, red bell pepper, carrot, celery, onion, and garlic.

Step 4

Add the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on low heat for 6 hours, or on high heat for 3 hours.

Step 6

After the cooking time is complete, use an immersion blender to partially blend the chowder to your desired consistency. (Optional: Transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender, puree it, then return it to the crock pot.)

Step 7

Stir in the lime juice just before serving to brighten the flavors.

Step 8

Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro. Add a dollop of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt if desired.

Step 9

Serve warm with crusty bread or tortilla chips on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3407.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2006.8

Total Fat 22.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 15mg	0%
Sodium 7954.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 362.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 107.2g	0%
Total Sugars 63.4g
Protein 108.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 832.4mg	0%
Iron 32.6mg	0%
Potassium 7284.7mg	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: 9.8%

Protein: 20.8%

Carbs: 69.4%