Crock Pot Black Beans and Rice Soup
Warm up with a bowl of hearty, flavor-packed Crock Pot Black Beans and Rice Soup, a comforting dish that pairs protein-rich black beans with tender vegetables, fragrant spices, and fluffy rice for a soul-satisfying meal. This easy slow-cooker recipe is perfect for busy days, requiring just 15 minutes of prep before the crock pot takes over, simmering everything to perfection over 8 hours. Highlights include bold seasonings like cumin, chili powder, and paprika, as well as vibrant garnishes of fresh cilantro and lime wedges to brighten every bite. Gluten-free, customizable, and made with wholesome ingredients like soaked black beans, plump tomatoes, and nutrient-packed carrots and celery, this soup is ideal for meal prepping or feeding a crowd. Serve it hot and enjoy the rich, smoky flavors that make this dish a comforting classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Black beans (dried, rinsed and soaked overnight)
- 2 cups Cooked rice
- 6 cups Vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 medium Carrot (chopped)
- 2 stalks Celery (chopped)
- 14.5 oz Canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 medium Green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 pieces Bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, optional for garnish)
- 1 whole Lime (cut into wedges, optional for serving)
Instructions
1. Rinse and soak the dried black beans in water overnight. Drain and rinse before using.
2. In a 6-quart crock pot, combine the soaked black beans, vegetable broth, chopped onion, minced garlic, carrots, celery, diced tomatoes (with juice), and green bell pepper.
3. Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves.
4. Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the black beans are tender.
5. Remove the bay leaves and discard them.
6. Stir in the cooked rice and let the soup heat for an additional 15-20 minutes until warmed through.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
8. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve with lime wedges on the side for a zesty finish.
9. Enjoy your Crock Pot Black Beans and Rice Soup hot!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1097 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8729 mg | 380% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 228.6 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.2 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.4 g | ||
| Protein | 40.3 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 406 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 3587 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
