BEEF & BLACK BEAN SOUP

Beef & Black Bean Soup image

I lead a busy life, so I'm always trying to come up with timesaving recipes. This zippy and colorful soup is one of my husband's favorites. It has been a hit at family gatherings, too. -Vickie Gibson, Gardendale, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 6h10m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
8 green onions, thinly sliced
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups cooked rice

Steps:

In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the next 12 ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low; cook until vegetables are tender, 4-5 hours. Add the beans and rice; cook until heated through, about 1 hour longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 630mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges