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    Budget-Friendly Black Bean Soup

    📋 Modified: Sep 15, 2023 by 👩🏻‍🍳 Jami Powell · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Healthy and delicious, this homemade (Budget-Friendly) Black Bean Soup is just what you need after a long day of work. Serve it up with Cuban bread and a side of plantains to make it a full meal. Leftovers? It tastes even better the second day, and it freezes well! Enjoy!

    Black Bean Soup in bowl topped with chopped onion
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    INGREDIENTS

    • Black beans
    • Onion
    • Bell pepper
    • Tomato
    • Fire-roasted tomatoes
    • Sour cream
    • Garlic
    • Olive oil
    • Cumin
    • Bay leaves
    • Dried Oregano
    • Salt
    • Pepper

    SUBSTITUTIONS

    • Garlic - Substitute garlic powder for fresh garlic. See conversions here.

    EQUIPMENT

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    • Slow cooker
    • Fry pan
    • Knife
    • Garlic press
    • Stick blender (or blender)
    • Colander
    • Garlic mincer

    STORAGE

    Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 days.

    This dish is freezer friendly.

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    📖 Recipe

    Bowl of black bean soup with onions and sour cream for garnish

    Homemade (Budget-Friendly) Black Bean Soup

    Jami Powell
    Healthy and delicious, this Homemade (Budget-Friendly) Black Bean Soup is just what you need after a long day of work. Serve it up with Cuban bread and a side of plantains to make it a full meal. Leftovers? It tastes even better the second day, and it freezes well! Enjoy!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 hours hrs
    Total Time 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Lunch
    Cuisine Cuban
    Servings 8
    Calories 118 kcal

    Equipment

    • Crockpot
    • Food processor
    • Garlic press
    • Stick blender
    • Colander

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups black beans dried
    • 4 cups water
    • 1 can fire roasted tomatoes diced
    • ½ medium onion
    • ½ medium bell pepper
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)

    Optional

    • 1 sour cream
    • 1 avocado

    Instructions
     

    • Place the dried black beans in a colander and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water. Transfer the rinsed beans to a large bowl and cover them with water. Allow them to soak overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse them again before using.
    • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they become soft and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and ground cumin. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Transfer this mixture to your slow cooker.
    • Add the soaked and drained black beans to the slow cooker with the sautéed aromatics. Pour in the diced fire-roasted tomatoes (with their juices). Add the bay leaves, dried oregano, and kosher salt. Pour in the 4 cups of water and give everything a good stir to combine.
    • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or until the black beans are tender and the soup has thickened to your desired consistency. Stir occasionally if possible. If you prefer a creamier texture for your black bean soup, you can use a stick blender (immersion blender) to blend a portion of the soup.
    • Before serving, remove the bay leaves from the soup. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add more salt or other seasonings to your preference.
    • Ladle the hot black bean soup into bowls. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream or avocado if desired.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 307mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 490IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword black bean soup, black beans, slow cooker
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    Food Safety

    • Wash hands and create a clean work area.
    • Rinse fresh produce thoroughly.
    • Do not use the same cutting board or utensils on cooked food or produce, that previously touched raw meat or seafood.
    • Do not leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov

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