Spicy Bean Soup Slow Cooker

Warm up your kitchen with this hearty and flavorful Spicy Bean Soup made effortlessly in your slow cooker! Packed with protein-rich dried black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans, this comforting soup is infused with bold spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, delivering a satisfying kick in every spoonful. Fresh aromatics like onion, garlic, and jalapeño elevate the dish, while a finishing touch of lime juice and chopped cilantro adds a zesty brightness. With only 20 minutes of prep and a low, slow cook for 8 hours, this vegan-friendly soup is perfect for busy days, meal prep, or feeding a crowd. Serve it piping hot with your favorite toppings like avocado, sour cream, or crunchy tortilla chips for a customizable meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Whether you're craving something cozy or looking for an easy slow-cooker recipe, this spicy bean soup will quickly become a weeknight favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried black beans
• 1 cup Dried kidney beans
• 1 cup Dried pinto beans
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 1 14-ounce can Canned diced tomatoes
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Jalapeno, diced
• 2 teaspoons Chili powder
• 2 teaspoons Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and sort through the dried beans to remove any stones or debris.

Step 2

In a large bowl, soak the beans in water for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse before using.

Step 3

Add the soaked beans, vegetable broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeno, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the slow cooker.

Step 4

Stir the ingredients to combine evenly.

Step 5

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beans are tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 7

Stir in fresh cilantro and lime juice just before serving.

Step 8

Serve the soup hot with optional toppings like avocado, sour cream, or tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1278.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	878.9

Total Fat 20.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 7.9mg	0%
Sodium 4140.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 140.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.9g	0%
Total Sugars 24.4g
Protein 42.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 396.0mg	0%
Iron 16.2mg	0%
Potassium 2760.9mg	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: 20.2%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 61.4%