Slow Cooker Chipotle Black Bean Soup

Black beans, chipotle peppers, spices, and veggies slow cooked into a healthy black bean soup that is smoky, hearty, and ready with almost no effort!! This easy weeknight dinner takes only five minutes of prep time. Sweet potatoes add the perfect balance, and the fresh lime juice, avocado, and cilantro on top make every bowl taste amazing.

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As a nutritionist, I love how this slow cooker soup recipe delivers plant powered protein, fiber rich ingredients, and nourishing veggies in one pot. This is the kind of simple recipe that supports energy, gut health, and balanced blood sugar. And it freezes beautifully for meal prep. You really cannot go wrong with this one!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This recipe came from one of my favorite kitchen moments. I sometimes toss ingredients together in the slow cooker and hope the flavors work. Most of the time it is a win. Every now and then it is a lesson learned. And once in a while I strike gold. This chipotle black bean soup falls right in that gold category!!

Here is why you will love it:

• Super easy slow cooker recipe. Everything goes into the pot and cooks on its own.
• Healthy vegetarian dinner idea. Packed with black beans, veggies, and warming spices.
• Rich smoky flavor. Chipotle peppers and sweet potatoes make the perfect combo.
• Kids love it. My Carbivore eight year old loves anything with beans. She could eat this for days.
• Great for lunch prep. It makes a huge batch and freezes well.
• Gluten free and dairy free. A great option for anyone looking for a nourishing, allergen friendly meal.

This was a hit with both of my kids. They brought it to school twice this week. I also enjoyed leftover bowls for lunch several days in a row. Total win.

How To Make Slow Cooker Chipotle Black Bean Soup

This recipe could not be easier. Here is how to make it step by step:

1. Prep your ingredients. Mix your spices in a small bowl. Chop onion and sweet potato.
2. Add to slow cooker. Place black beans, sweet potatoes, onion, chipotle peppers, broth, spices, and remaining ingredients in the slow cooker.
3. Cook. Set to low for about six hours.
4. Blend for texture. Once it is done, add fresh lime juice. Blend a portion of the soup in a blender or use an immersion blender to create a mix of smooth and chunky.
5. Serve. Add avocado, fresh cilantro, and any of your favorite toppings.

This is one of those nourishing slow cooker recipes that makes your kitchen smell amazing all day!

Tips For The Best Results

• Adjust spice level. If you want a milder soup, use less chipotle.
• Add protein. For extra protein, stir in cooked chicken or turkey after blending.
• Meal prep friendly. Store leftovers in the fridge or freeze in individual containers.
• Blend just part of it. Blending a small portion gives the soup the perfect creamy yet hearty texture.
• Brighten with lime. Fresh lime juice is essential for balancing the smoky flavor.

5 from 1 vote

Slow Cooker Chipotle Black Bean Soup

By Amy Rains

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 6 hours hrs

Total: 6 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Servings: 8 -10 servings

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 cups dried black beans*
• ▢ 6 cups vegetable broth
• ▢ 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped
• ▢ 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ▢ 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• ▢ 8 oz can diced green chilies
• ▢ 3 chipotle peppers in adobe sauce, diced
• ▢ 3 tbsp adobe sauce
• ▢ 1 tbsp chili powder
• ▢ 2 tsp cumin
• ▢ 1 tsp ground coriander
• ▢ Juice of 3 limes
• ▢ 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more to garnish
• ▢ Salt to taste

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Instructions 

• Place beans in slow cooker. Top with broth, sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, tomatoes, chilies, chipotle peppers, and adobe sauce.
• In a small bowl, mix together spices. Add to black bean mixture. Give all the ingredients a quick stir.
• Set your slow cooker to 6 hours on low. At the end of 6 hours, add in lime juice and chopped cilantro, and salt to taste. Please note that all slow cookers are different. It may need additional time to soften the beans, or change the setting to high. Mine cooks perfectly on low for 6 hours.
• Blend half of the soup mixture with an immersion blender (or regular blender). This step is not necessary, but gives the soup a partly smooth texture.
• Serve hot with your favorite toppings (avocado, green onion, tomatoes, or more cilantro).

Notes

Dried black beans do require soaking. I will sometimes soak overnight. For this recipe I forgot to soak, and it turned out great giving it a more “earthy” taste. It’s up to you!

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