Slow Cooker Red Bean Soup

July 04, 2023 Post a Comment

Slow Cooker Ham Bone Bean Soup from keviniscooking.com

Description

Red Bean Soup is a hearty, flavorful meal that is easy to make in a slow cooker. It is made with red beans, vegetables, and a variety of spices. This soup is sure to warm you up on a cold day, and it is also a great way to get your daily servings of beans and vegetables. This recipe is easy to customize with your favorite vegetables and spices, so you can make it your own.

The combination of red beans and vegetables makes this soup a rich source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. It is also low in fat and cholesterol, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. This soup is a great way to feed a crowd, as it can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a large group.

Ingredients

1 pound dried red beans, rinsed and picked over

2 stalks celery, diced

1 large onion, diced

2 carrots, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

6 cups vegetable broth

1 bay leaf

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Place the beans, celery, onion, carrots, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, coriander, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper in a slow cooker.

2. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf. Stir to combine.

3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or until the beans are tender.

4. Remove the bay leaf and discard. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a blender and puree in batches.

5. Taste and adjust seasonings, if desired. Serve with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Equipment

Slow cooker

Immersion blender or blender

Measuring cups and spoons

Cutting board and knife

Notes

If you like your soup a bit thicker, you can simmer it on the stovetop for a few minutes after pureeing. You can also add a few tablespoons of tomato paste to thicken the soup.

Be sure to rinse the beans before adding them to the slow cooker. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.

This soup is even better the next day, as the flavors have more time to meld. Reheat it in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.