Skinny Slow Cooker – Black Bean & Veggie Soup

By Bailey1_

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small sweet onion, diced
• 3 carrots, sliced into 1/4" pieces
• 1 medium sweet potato, cut into 1/2" cubes
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes (regular diced is optional)
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, diced
• 2 (15 ounce cans) black beans, drained
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, more or less to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Kosher or sea salt to taste
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium

Preparation

Step 1

Add all ingredients to the slow cooker, stir. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or until carrots are tender. If desired, top with a dollop of fat-free sour cream and reduced-fat cheddar cheese.