Slow-Cooked Spicy Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooked Spicy Black Bean Soup Recipe
Ingredients: three 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained; one 14 ½-ounce can diced tomatoes; one 4-ounce can diced green chiles; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 16 ounce low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup cooked ham, diced (optional); 1/2 large onion, diced (optional); 1 cup corn (optional); 1/3 carrots, chopped (optional); 1/3 cup celery, chopped (optional); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon jalapeño pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon habanero hot sauce, or to taste; 1 large bay leaf

Megan Watson|Jan. 26, 2012 3:09 pm EST

3.3 (24 ratings)

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This slow cooker soup is true to its name... spicy! But, have no fear, even if you have a severe dislike for spicy food, this recipe is easily modified to be safe for all taste buds.

Servings

4

Ingredients

three 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
one 14 ½-ounce can diced tomatoes
one 4-ounce can diced green chiles
2 cloves garlic, minced
16 ounce low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup cooked ham, diced (optional)
1/2 large onion, diced (optional)
1 cup corn (optional)
1/3 carrots, chopped (optional)
1/3 cup celery, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon jalapeño pepper flakes
1 teaspoon habanero hot sauce, or to taste
1 large bay leaf

Directions

In a large slow cooker, mix the together black beans, diced tomatoes, green chiles, garlic, and chicken broth. If using, add the optional ingredients.
In a bowl, mix together the spices and add to the soup mixture. Then, add the hot sauce and bay leaf. Cook on low for 4 hours. Serve hot.