Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

If you need a quick and easy dinner to put on before your rush out the door- this is the one. It makes a large batch and also freezes well. This soup is very budget friendly too. This is such an easy soup to put together it's a great one for the kids to help prepare- or do it all by themselves.

​2 cups. Dried Black Beans (soak the night before although I often
forget and get away with soaking for a few hours.)
2 Carrots, grated
3 Celery stalks
1. Onion, diced
4 Garlic, minced
1 cup. Salsa
1Tbsp. Taco seasoning (my favourite is the Oh She Glows mix)
1 Tbsp. Cumin
​1 Tbsp. Chili
2 tsp. Oregano
6 cups. Vegetable broth


1. Soak beans and be sure to rinse and drain before using.
2. Add all ingredients, stir to mix.
3. Cook on high for 6-8 hours.
4. Before serving slightly blend soup, using an immersion blender, to desired consistency. I prefer to have some whole black beans still in the soup.

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