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    Homemade (Budget-Friendly) Black Bean Soup

    📋 Modified: Jul 8, 2022 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 mins
    Cook Time 8 hrs
    Total Time 8 hrs 10 mins
    Course Lunch
    Cuisine Cuban
    Servings 8

    Equipment

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

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups dry black beans
    • 4 cups water
    • ½-1 can diced fire roasted tomatoes (14.5oz.)
    • ½ qty medium onion
    • ½ qty bell pepper
    • ½ qty tomato
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • 2 qty bay leaves
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1-2 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)

    Optional

    • 1 dollop sour cream
    • 1 avocado

    Instructions
     

    • Soak 2 cups of beans overnight, then drain in colander.
    • Chop onion and bell pepper into small pieces (or pulse in a food processor). Mince garlic.
    • Place soaked beans with 4 cups of fresh water into a crockpot. Turn setting on low and set timer for 8 hours.
    • In a frying pan on medium heat, add two tablespoons of olive oil along with chopped peppers and onion. Cook for a few minutes until soft, then add garlic to season. Add frying pan contents to the crockpot along with bay leaves, spices, and half of a whole tomato. Cover and let cook for 8-10 hours.
    • When beans are finished, remove bay leaves and use a stick blender to blend about half of the beans. Stir, then add ½-1 can of the fire-roasted tomatoes (to taste). *Note: If you do not have a stick blender, you can remove several cups and add them to a blender, then mix back in.
    • Place contents into a bowl. Serve warm and garnish with sour cream, diced onion, and/or avocado if desired.
    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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