Packed with protein and fiber, this soup doesn't need meat to be satisfying. Soaking and cooking the beans yourself, rather than opening a can, ensures you'll have wonderful flavor and texture. (And the slow cooker does most of the work!)

Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Recipe Summary

active:
10 mins
total:
10 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Combine beans and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans.

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  • Transfer the beans to a 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in onion, jalapeno, garlic, broth, cumin, chili powder and salt.

  • Cover and cook on Low for 9 to 10 hours or on High for 4 1/2 to 5 hours. Use a potato masher to coarsely mash the beans. Top each serving with cilantro and serve with lime slices or wedges for squeezing. If desired, top each serving with sour cream.

Tips

Tips: Chile peppers, like jalapeños, contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water.

Nutrition Facts

1 1/3 cups
204 calories; protein 11.3g; carbohydrates 37.4g; dietary fiber 10.2g; sugars 4g; fat 1.4g; saturated fat 0.2g; vitamin a iu 858.5IU; vitamin c 13.3mg; folate 223.4mcg; calcium 128mg; iron 3.4mg; magnesium 91.5mg; potassium 937.4mg; sodium 367.4mg.

2 1/2 starch, 1/2 lean protein

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