SLOW-COOKED BLACK BEAN SOUP

Slow-Cooked Black Bean Soup image

Life can get really crazy with young children, but I never want to compromise when it comes to cooking. This recipe is healthy and so easy, thanks to the slow cooker! -Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h15m

Yield 8 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup fresh or frozen corn
Dash pepper
Minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are softened, 6-8 hours., Puree soup using an immersion blender, or cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender. Return to slow cooker and heat through., In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add corn; cook and stir until golden brown, 4-6 minutes. Sprinkle soup with pepper. Garnish with corn and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges