Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried black beans
• 4 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 serrano chili, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
• fresh cilantro stem (for garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   Sort and wash beans; place in a large bowl. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; cover and let stand 8 hours. Drain.

2. 2

   Combine beans, broth, and next 5 ingredients in an electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 10 hours.

3. 3

   Discard bay leaves. Stir in juice and salt. Ladle 1-1/2 cups soup into each of 6 bowls; sprinkle each with 2 t. chopped cilantro. Top each serving with 1-1/2 t. sour crean. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.