Slow Cooker Savory Superfood Soup

By nanapuddin

Ingredients

• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 1 large sweet potato, cut into 1/2" cubes
• 1 cup fresh or frozen green beans
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Kosher or sea salt to taste
• 2 cups vegetable juice (I used R.W. Knudsen, Organic Very Veggie Juice, no sugar added)
• 2 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker, cover and cook on low 6-8 hours, or until veggies are tender. Add a tablespoon of reduced fat cheddar cheese, if desired.
Yields: 10 | Serving size: 1 cup | Calories: 192 | Total Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fats: 1 g | Trans Fats: 0 g | Cholesterol: 37 mg | Sodium: 202 mg | Carbohydrates: 21 g | Dietary fiber: 6 g | Sugars: 2 g | Protein: 20 g | SmartPoints: 4 |