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Bowl of Spicy Black Bean Soup topped with fresh cilantro and vegan sour cream, on a wooden table.

Spicy Black Bean Soup

This Spicy Black Bean Soup is a time-saving, delicious solution for busy nights, combining bold flavors and healthy ingredients into an easy slow cooker black bean soup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound dry black beans, soaked overnight
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 4 teaspoons diced jalapeño peppers
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Method
 

  1. Prep the beans: After soaking the black beans overnight, drain them and give them a good rinse under cold water.
  2. Add to slow cooker: Toss the drained beans, chicken broth, and diced jalapeños into your slow cooker.
  3. Season: Add chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce. Stir everything together to combine.
  4. Cook on High: Cover and cook on High for 4 hours.
  5. Switch to Low: After 4 hours, reduce the heat to Low and let the soup cook for an additional 2 hours to thicken and meld flavors.

Notes

Pro tip: If you don’t have a slow cooker, this recipe can also work in an Instant Pot. Use the slow cook function, or cook the beans on manual pressure for quicker results.