Dinner for 6
Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup
$5.05for 4255 minServes 6
Dry black beans cook slowly with vegetables, broth, and warm spices until tender and richly flavored.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Canned beans, 16 oz$0.09/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.44Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.2 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.21Typical price |
 | Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles, 0.5$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
 | Sour cream, 0.5 oz$0.14/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.07Typical price |
 | Swiss, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.57 | ||
Swaps
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 255 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersSlow cookerCold-weather comfortWinter
$1.26 per serving$5.05 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb dry black beans
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 large carrot
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 jalapeño pepper (optional)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- salt and black pepper to taste (optional)
- fresh cilantro
- sour cream (optional)
- cotija cheese (optional)
Steps
- Rinse the black beans and pick out any damaged beans.
- Chop the onion, garlic, carrot, celery, bell pepper, and jalapeño.
- Add the beans, vegetables, spices, and vegetable broth to a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or until the beans are tender.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then rest the soup for 15 minutes.
- Stir in cilantro and top bowls with sour cream or cotija cheese if desired.
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