Spicy Black Bean Soup Slow Cooker

Warm up your days with this hearty and flavorful Spicy Black Bean Soup made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Packed with protein-rich dried black beans, zesty green chilies, and an aromatic blend of spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, this soup delivers a bold kick of flavor in every bite. The slow-cooked process brings out deep, comforting flavors, while a finishing touch of fresh lime juice and cilantro adds a vibrant freshness. Partially blended for a creamy yet textured consistency, this vegan and gluten-free dish is perfect for meal prep or serving a crowd. Customize it with your favorite toppings, such as creamy avocado, crunchy tortilla chips, or a dollop of sour cream, for a restaurant-quality meal right at home. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this Spicy Black Bean Soup is the ultimate go-to for a cozy and nutritious dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Dried black beans
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 large Onion
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 15-ounce can Canned diced tomatoes
• 1 4-ounce can Canned green chilies
• 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 0 Optional toppings: sour cream, diced avocado, shredded cheese, tortilla chips

Directions

Step 1

Start by rinsing the dried black beans thoroughly under cold water to remove any debris.

Step 2

Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a slow cooker, combine the rinsed black beans, vegetable broth, diced onion, minced garlic, canned diced tomatoes, and green chilies.

Step 4

Add the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker.

Step 5

Stir everything together to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 6

Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 8 hours, or until the beans are tender and fully cooked.

Step 7

Once cooked, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup directly in the slow cooker to your desired consistency. Alternatively, you can transfer a portion of the soup to a regular blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the slow cooker.

Step 8

Stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro to brighten the flavors.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve the soup hot in bowls and garnish with your choice of toppings like sour cream, diced avocado, shredded cheese, or crushed tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2593.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1514.8

Total Fat 34.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.0g
Cholesterol 23.5mg	0%
Sodium 7536.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 240.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 70.1g	0%
Total Sugars 47.2g
Protein 74.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 597.8mg	0%
Iron 24.2mg	0%
Potassium 5565.3mg	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: 19.8%

Protein: 18.9%

Carbs: 61.3%