Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup Crock Pot

Warm, hearty, and packed with bold flavors, this Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort meal that’s as easy as it is delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this vegan crock pot recipe transforms simple pantry staples like dried black beans, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices into a rich, satisfying dish. With just 20 minutes of prep, the slow cooker takes over, allowing the beans to simmer to perfection while soaking up smoky cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Partially blended for a creamy-yet-textured consistency, this soup is brightened with a splash of lime juice and is perfect for topping with fresh cilantro, creamy avocado, or your favorite garnishes. Whether served on its own or paired with crusty bread, this high-protein, plant-based soup is the definition of wholesome comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Dried black beans
• 6 cups Water
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 large, diced Onion
• 4 minced Garlic cloves
• 3 medium, diced Carrots
• 2 diced Celery stalks
• 1 medium, diced Red bell pepper
• 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons, or to taste Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 0.25 cup, chopped (optional for garnish) Fresh cilantro
• 1 sliced (optional for garnish) Avocado

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and sort the dried black beans, removing any debris or damaged beans.

Step 2

In a large slow cooker, add the rinsed black beans, water, and vegetable broth.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper to the slow cooker.

Step 4

Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Once the beans are cooked, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamy texture, leaving some beans whole for added texture. Alternatively, you can transfer some of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the slow cooker.

Step 7

Stir in the lime juice for a bright, fresh flavor.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, or your choice of toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3936.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1328.9

Total Fat 16.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8639.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 242.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 73.3g	0%
Total Sugars 48.5g
Protein 68.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 743.3mg	0%
Iron 21.6mg	0%
Potassium 6104.2mg	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: 10.7%

Protein: 19.7%

Carbs: 69.7%