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Slow Cooker Black Bean and Hamburger Soup
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 480 Minutes
Ready In: 495 Minutes
Servings: 6
This soup is simple, comforting and inexpensive. I make mine with homemade chili powder made from dried habaneros so mine is pretty spicy - if you are using a milder chili powder you might consider adding additonal cayenne pepper. You can also substitute cajun seasoning for the chili powder. You could also do this on the stovetop - just brown the hamburger add all the rest of the ingredients and simmer until the beans are tender.
Ingredients:
1 lb dried black beans
1 lb lean ground beef
6 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions:
1. Brown the hamburger meat, drain the fat and place the meat into a slow cooker.
2. Add the beans, seasonings and broth. (You can soak the beans before if desired - I never do!).
3. Cook on low for around 8 hours or until the beans are tender, adding water or additional broth as needed. I usually need to add about 2 cups of water as the beans cook and soak up the liquid.
By RecipeOfHealth.com