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Mexican Black Bean Soup Recipe

This Mexican black bean soup recipe is very easy since it is made in a crock pot. It is also a cheap - but healthy - way to feed your family.

Any left-over black bean soup will keep in the fridge for a few days or in the freezer.

Black beans are part of the legume family. They not only taste good but they are also very nutritious. Moreover, once dried they can keep for a very long time.

Black beans are not only high in protein - each cup contains about 15 grams - but they also contain many other vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, phytosterols and omega-3 fatty acids. Let's not forget they are also a good source of fiber! That's a lot of health packed in a little bean!

A great way to add this nutrition to your diet is by making this easy black bean soup recipe. So go ahead make a batch and then come back to leave a review.

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Crock-Pot Black Bean Soup: Ingredients

2 pounds dried black beans

1 bunch cilantro - chopped

About 6 green onions - cut

1 large onion - chopped and sauteed in some olive oil

1 can - 28 oz - of diced tomatoes

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon ground cumin

3 tablespoons chicken-less broth - optional

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt to taste

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

Optional toppings:

Sour cream

Grated cheddar cheese

Guacamole

Salsa

Mexican Black Bean Soup Recipe: Method

The night before you plan to make you black bean soup, place your black beans in a colander and rinse them under cold water. Then place them in a large bowl and cover them with cold water. There should be at least one extra inch of water above the beans. Let them soak all night. They should double in size.

The next day, strain your beans and rinse them. Place them in a crock-pot and add enough water to cover them plus 1 inch. Turn on high for 6 hours or on low for 10.

When the beans are cooked, add the remaining ingredients and spices. Heat through - about 15 minutes.

Serve with tortillas or tortilla chips and any topping you want.

Makes about 8 servings