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slow cooker cuban black bean soup

Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

This comes from a little magazine put out by Kraft. I love black bean soup and every time I see a new recipe I have to grab it. I want to try them all! I think we will all enjoy this one!

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For slow cooker cuban black bean soup

  • 1/4 c
    kraft italian vinaigrette dressing made with evoo
  • 1
    red pepper, finely chopped
  • 1
    green pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 md
    white onion, finely chopped
  • 1 can
    (14.5 oz.) petite diced tomatoes, drained
  • 8 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 tsp
    dried oregano leaves
  • 1 lb
    dried black beans, soaked
  • 6 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 pkg
    oscar meyer carving board slow cooked ham, chopped
  • 2
    bay leaves

How To Make slow cooker cuban black bean soup

  • 1
    Heat the dressing in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peppers and onion; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add the tomatoes, garlic, cumin and oregano; cook 5 minutes, stirring ocasionally.
  • 2
    Place all ingredients into a slow cooker. Stir in the beans, broth, ham and bay leaves. Cover and cook on LOW for 10 hours (on on HIGH for 5 hours). Remove and discard bay leaves.
  • 3
    Blend half the soup in blender until smooth; return to slow cooker and stir.
  • 4
    Serve hot with cooked rice.
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