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How to Make Cuban Black Bean Soup in the Slow Cooker - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing quite warms the soul like a hearty bowl of soup, and this Cuban Black Bean Soup in the Slow Cooker recipe is guaranteed to hit the spot. Packed full of flavor and wholesome ingredients, this soup is not only delicious but also easy to make, thanks to the convenience of a slow cooker.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it requires minimal preparation. Simply toss all the ingredients into the slow cooker, set it, and forget it! Plus, it's a great way to make use of...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package dry black beans
  • 2 stalks celery, cut into thirds
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon hot chile flakes
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can water
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 3 dashes hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Rinse beans and remove any particles or bad beans; place in a saucepan and cover with 2 inches water. Add celery and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and cook over high heat, adding more water as necessary, for 10 minutes. Drain beans and remove and discard celery.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and carrot; saute until onions are fairly translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and chile flakes; continue to cook until heated through and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Place tomatoes and water in a slow cooker. Add onion mixture, beans, and bay leaves.
  • Cook until beans are tender enough that you can easily smash one between your tongue and the top of your mouth, on Low for 6 hours or High for 4 hours. Add vinegar. Taste to adjust seasonings and add hot pepper sauce.

    • Nutrition

    191 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 804mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 715mg

    Categories

    Soup recipes
    Cuban recipes
    Slow cooker recipes
    Vegan recipes
    Vegetarian recipes