The Southwestern flavors are strong in this warm and comforting soup.

Instead of a creamy black bean soup, this one is more brothy, like asavory stew.

Make this a vegetarian soup by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup Image

Credit: Southern Living

For a softer bean texture, be sure and add the tomatoes during the last hour of cooking.

Ingredients

1pounddried black beans

1medium (about 2 1/2 oz.)

Cover and cook on LOW 7 hours.

Serve with choice of toppings.