"This Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup recipe is easy to make, protein-packed, and SO comforting and delicious! It's also naturally vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 large white or yellow onion, chopped
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2 red bell peppers, cored and chopped
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2 carrots, chopped
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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1-2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
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4 cups good-quality vegetable stock
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4 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
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1 bay leaf
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne
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optional toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, crumbled corn tortilla chips, diced avocados, sour cream and/or shredded cheese (dairy-free, if making this soup vegan)