Smoky Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

By MiMaRee

Ingredients

• 1 lb. dry black beans, presoaked and drained
• 1 red or green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery plus the leaves, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into small pieces
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 15 oz. can corn
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 /4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper, to taste
• Cotija cheese, sliced avocado, sour cream, chopped red or green onions, hot sauce, or other fixings for serving (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions

Stir together all ingredients besides corn to your slow cooker.

Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, or until beans are tender.

Use a potato masher to mash the beans in the soup to thicken to desired consistency.

Stir in corn.

Serve with optional fixings.