Black Bean Soup: A Family Meal On A Budget
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 6 tsp Chicken Bullion
- 1 large white onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced; or 4 tsp of garlic powder
- 1-2 jalapenos seeded and chopped
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 lb dried black beans rinsed
- 2 chicken breasts optional
- salt optional
Toppings
- sour cream
- tomatoes
- cilantro
- salsa
Instructions
- In a slow cooker combine chicken broth, onion, garlic, peppers, and cumin.
- Add beans and chicken; cook, covered, until beans are tender ad chicken easily shreds. about 7-8 hours on low or 5-6 hours on high
- Transfer chicken to a bowl or plate and shred. (can use a fork if you don't want to let them cook so you can touch them)
- Using a blender, puree 1/2 of the soup and stir back in
- Stir chicken back into the soup and season to taste with salt. Serve with desired toppings and enjoy!
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