Crock Pot Black Bean Soup (Low Fat)
🍲 Description:
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of this Crock Pot Black Bean Soup, a hearty and low-fat recipe perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a cozy winter evening or a vibrant spring gathering, this dish promises to tantalize your taste buds with its rich flavors and nutritious ingredients.
🕒 Cook Time: 12 hours
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 12 hours and 5 minutes
🥣 Recipe Category: Black Beans
🔎 Keywords: Beans, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Potluck, Spring, Winter, Weeknight, Beginner Cook, Easy, Inexpensive
📊 Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 198.3
- Fat Content: 5.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 11.4mg
- Sodium Content: 396.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 24.4g
- Fiber Content: 5.2g
- Sugar Content: 4.8g
- Protein Content: 12g
🍽️ Servings: 8
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantities |
|---|---|
| Black beans | 1 cup |
| Onion | 1 |
| Garlic cloves | 1 |
| Fresh cilantro | 3 sprigs |
| Italian parsley | 2 sprigs |
| Feta cheese | 1/4 cup |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Rinse the black beans under cold water to remove any debris.
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
- Finely chop the fresh cilantro and Italian parsley.
- Measure out the feta cheese.
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Assembly:
- In the crock pot, combine the rinsed black beans, chopped onion, minced garlic cloves, and finely chopped fresh cilantro and Italian parsley.
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Cooking:
- Set the crock pot to cook on high for 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- After 2 hours, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for an additional 8-10 hours, allowing the beans to become tender and the flavors to develop fully.
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Serving:
- When ready to serve, ladle the hot soup into bowls.
- Sprinkle each serving with a portion of feta cheese, allowing it to melt slightly into the soup.
- Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of this delicious black bean soup!
Whether you’re a beginner cook looking for an easy and nutritious meal or a seasoned chef searching for a flavorful dish to impress your guests, this Crock Pot Black Bean Soup is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. So, gather your ingredients, set up your crock pot, and let the magic of slow cooking transform simple ingredients into a satisfying and wholesome meal.
