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How to Slow Cook Black Bean Soup
Slow cooking the black beans along with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and spices creates a deeply satisfying dish that’s perfect for warming up on a chilly day or enjoying as a comforting meal any time of the year.
You can browse a wide selection of slow cookers here on Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Kohl’s, Macy’s, and Walmart.com.
Over the last ten years, I’ve noticed a significant difference in the heat and cook times of the various slow cookers available on the market. I feel like the newer slow cookers can tend to get a lot hotter than older models. (Maybe that’s just a combination of the age and level of use for each slow cooker.) You’ll need to adjust the heat levels and time according to your slow cooker.
With minimal effort required, this method ensures that every spoonful of the soup is packed with wholesome goodness, making it a family favorite.
I hope you give it a try and let me know what you think in the comments below!
Note: This recipe makes approximately 3 quarts. So you’ll need to choose a slow cooker close to that size.
Kitchen Items for this Recipe
Enjoy and happy slow cooking!
How to Make Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb black beans
- 2 quarts cold water
- ¼ lb bacon (or ½ lb smoked ham, diced)
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in large bowl
- Pour into slow cooker
- Cover
- Cook 4 - 6 hours on high*, checking occassionally