Slow Cooker Black Bean and Kielbasa Soup

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 30 minutes
• total time: 9 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

12 oz. pkg. kielbasa, sliced

cooking oil

1 lb. dried black beans (soaked overnight, see below)

1 small white onion (diced)

2 carrots (diced)

2 celery ribs (diced)

1 red bell pepper (diced)

1-2 jalapenos (diced)

2 heaping Tbsp. minced cilantro

2 garlic cloves (minced)

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. oregano

1/2 tsp. cumin

3 chicken bouillon cubes

16 oz. jar salsa

7 cups water

1 bay leaf

Directions

Soak the beans overnight (at least 8 hours) in water, or use the quick soak method.

After the beans have soaked, drain them and add to the slow cooker.

Set a medium sized skillet over medium high heat on the stove top. Add a bit of cooking oil. Add the sliced kielbasa and brown them on both sides. Add to the slow cooker.

Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir.

Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.

Remove bay leaf and serve.

Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 373 kcal
• Total Fat: 13 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Sodium: 1165 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 45 g
• Dietary Fiber: 11 g
• Total Sugars: 6 g
• Protein: 20 g