- Calories 286
- Fat 2.2g
- Satfat 0.8g
- Monofat 0.4g
- Polyfat 0.5g
- Protein 17g
- Carbohydrate 51.1g
- Fiber 17.1g
- Cholesterol 3mg
- Iron 4.4mg
- Sodium 697mg
- Calcium 82mg
Black Bean Soup
Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
Cumin and fiery serrano chile infuse this simple soup as it cooks, and a dollop of sour cream provides a refreshing foil for the spicy flavors. For less heat, seed the chile first or use a milder pepper, such as jalapeño. You can also omit the chile altogether, if you prefer.
How to Make It
Step 1
Sort and wash beans; place in a large bowl. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; cover and let stand 8 hours. Drain.
Step 2
Combine beans, broth, and next 5 ingredients (through chile) in an electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 10 hours. Discard bay leaves. Stir in juice and salt. Ladle 1 1/2 cups soup into each of 6 bowls; sprinkle each with 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro. Top each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons sour cream. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.
Chef's Notes
This recipe has been retested for Cooking Light Slow Cooker Tonight, 2012
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Hey, guys, this is good
And it couldn't be easier or cheaper. I did purée some of the beans to thicken it up a bit. I served with sour cream and shredded cheddar, but I think it would be good topped with avocado too.
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Lightrod's Review
I make this using all chicken stock, rather than the water and vegetable broth, and I puree the whole soup - with the cilantro - when it's finished. Then I stir in the lime at the end. When I do this, the soup comes out creamy, thick, and flavorful. We add the sour cream dolloped on top at the end, and my whole family loves it. Actually, my family adds the sour cream, but I add plain yogurt because I like the slightly sour taste it adds. I feel it complements the lime well. I serve it with warmed corn tortillas or corn bread and a salad. Very easy, and the house smells great when I come home to it.
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Debbie17's Review
Wow, was this bland! I can not believe this made it past the CL test kitchen.
KarenFashana's Review
Quite possibly one of the best soups I've ever made. So easy to throw all the ingredients in the crock pot and have it be ready to eat when you get home from work. Super flavorful and healthy to boot.
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seffken's Review
My husband and I love this recipe. We've been making it for years because it's delicious and budget friendly.
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