CARIBBEAN BLACK BEAN SOUP - SLOW COOKER

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A filling easy soup to make...takes a little preparation if you use dried black beans, but worth the effort.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Black Beans

Time 16h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb dried black beans, washed and sorted
3 onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ham hocks or 3/4 cup cubed ham
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups water
2 tablespoons vinegar
sour cream
fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Soak beans overnight in 4 quarts water.
  • Drain.
  • Combine beans, onion, green pepper, garlic, ham, oil, cumin, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and 3 cups of fresh water.
  • Stir Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high 4-5 hours.
  • For thick soup, remove half of cooked bean mixture and puree until smooth in blender or mash with a potato masher.
  • Return to cooker.
  • If you like it souper, leave it as is.
  • Add vinegar and stir well.
  • Debone the ham hock if you used one and cut into bite sized pieces, and return to the soup Serve in soup bowls with a dollop of sour cream in the middle of each serving, topped with fresh cilantro.

Matilda Nfila
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I'm always looking for new soup recipes to try, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's flavorful, easy to make, and perfect for a cold day.


Billah Vai
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This soup is a great way to show off your culinary skills. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.


Rc Sobuj
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I love the way this soup looks. The black beans, corn, and bell peppers give it a really vibrant color.


nabeel hassan
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I was worried that this soup would be too thick, but it was actually the perfect consistency. It was thick enough to be satisfying, but it wasn't too heavy.


Kashif Noor
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I found this soup to be just the right amount of spicy. It had a nice kick, but it wasn't overwhelming.


Sukomar Barua
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This soup is a great value for the price. It's made with simple, affordable ingredients, but it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Adnan rasheed
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I love the fact that this soup is vegetarian. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Sherlyn Cope
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The spices and chipotle peppers give it a nice kick that really warms you up.


sky Sam gia bateman
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I love that this soup is both healthy and delicious. It's packed with nutrients, but it doesn't taste like it's good for you.


Hello World
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a busy weeknight meal. I just threw all the ingredients in my slow cooker in the morning, and dinner was ready when I got home from work.


Kamogelo Diamond
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of black beans, corn, and bell peppers is unique and delicious.


Debbie Cole
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover black beans. I had a can of black beans in my pantry that I didn't know what to do with, and this recipe was the perfect solution.


Erica Hamilton
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I love the smoky flavor that the chipotle peppers added to this soup. It gave it a nice depth of flavor that really set it apart from other black bean soups I've tried.


Elena Jones
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I was looking for a healthy and flavorful soup recipe, and this one definitely delivered! The black beans and vegetables provided a good source of protein and fiber, and the spices gave it a delicious kick.


Ayrton Oosterbosch
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This is the best black bean soup I've ever had! The slow cooker made it so easy to prepare, and the results were amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Virginia Johnson
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I'm not a big fan of black beans, but this soup changed my mind! The combination of spices and vegetables made this soup incredibly flavorful and satisfying.


najeebullah niazman
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This soup was a total hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the black beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.