Warm, hearty, and packed with bold flavors, this Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort meal thatβs as easy as it is delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this vegan crock pot recipe transforms simple pantry staples like dried black beans, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices into a rich, satisfying dish. With just 20 minutes of prep, the slow cooker takes over, allowing the beans to simmer to perfection while soaking up smoky cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Partially blended for a creamy-yet-textured consistency, this soup is brightened with a splash of lime juice and is perfect for topping with fresh cilantro, creamy avocado, or your favorite garnishes. Whether served on its own or paired with crusty bread, this high-protein, plant-based soup is the definition of wholesome comfort food.
Rinse and sort the dried black beans, removing any debris or damaged beans.
In a large slow cooker, add the rinsed black beans, water, and vegetable broth.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper to the slow cooker.
Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4 hours, or until the black beans are tender.
Once the beans are cooked, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamy texture, leaving some beans whole for added texture. Alternatively, you can transfer some of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the slow cooker.
Stir in the lime juice for a bright, fresh flavor.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, or your choice of toppings.
Calories |
1329 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 16.5 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8639 mg | 376% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.4 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 73.3 g | 262% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.5 g | ||
| Protein | 68.5 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 743 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 21.6 mg | 120% | |
| Potassium | 6104 mg | 130% | |
*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.