Hambone Soup Crock Pot' title='Hambone Soup Crock Pot' />Ingredient Crock Pot Black Bean Soup. Lets imagine youre stranded on a deserted island. You knowpalm trees, water, coconuts and solitude. Theres also a little catch to this deserted island escapadeYou received forewarning of your trip. Yes, a bit unusual, but lets go with itWarm up to this healthy Mexican inspired dish with recipe for CrockPot Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup. So easy, fresh and satisfyingBecause of this forewarning you were allowed to choose one food item to take with you. You could pick anything What would it be Chocolate, coffee, cheese probably not very practical, but very yummy, kombucha My top pick would be the humble, little bean thats easily ignored in the name of being bland and too simple dried black beans. Directions. Add onion and celery to crock pot. Place ham bone or hocks on top of onion and celery. Pour rinsed beans around ham and sprinkle with pepper. Place ham bone in the bottom of a large crockpot. Add all ingredients except the cream and black pepper to the pot, cover, then cook for 78 hours on low. Hey, I like the underdog in life, because sometimes that underdog is secretly amazing A deserted island trip is the only way I could enjoy black beans at every meal, forever and ever Much to my familys dismay, Ive tried to convince them that black beans are one of the only foods we need in our life, but they havent been too pleased with my passionate cause. I dont give up that easily. Lets not forget the old saying, Where theres a will, theres a way. In an effort to convince my family that black beans are an essential everyday meal, Ive been working on slowly introducing new meals with this underrated food. Because of this effort Ive learned two very important keys to food persuasion. Moms, listen up 1. Flavor. The moment a dish lacks flavor your food cause is lostThis super easy recipe for CrockPot Blackberry Cobbler takes only minutes to prepare and you can cook it for a few hours while you are busy doing other thingsOn the other hand, with the right flavor you can make just about any food an instant success, including beets and deviled eggs Versatility. The more ways you can use an ingredient, the better. Get creative and start adding your mission impossible ingredient to a variety of recipes. With these two keys in mind, lets take a fresh look at black beansToss together a handful of fresh cilantro, salt, and a couple of choice vegetables, and black beans are easily transformed from Do we have to eat these, Mom to Can we have these again, please Flavor is a powerful tool Use it to your advantage. Once a large pot of black beans has been prepared they can be stored in the fridge or frozen and used to make a variety of real food meals quseadillas and who doesnt love tortillas, cheese, and beans, nachos always the right answer, taquitos, beans and rice, burgers, and even soup Black beans are one of the most versatile foods ever. And Im not just saying that because Im slightly biased or blinded by black bean love. Today, I have good news. I wont be arranging a deserted island trip, but I can help you persuade your family that black beans are an essential everyday food. To start, lets go with a simple and healthy black bean soup recipe. One of the questions we receive the most is can I cook 15 BEAN SOUP beans in a crock pot or slow cooker The answer is ABSOLUTELY Try this easy to follow recipe. The easiest crockpot black bean soup ever This 7Ingredient CrockPot Black Bean Soup takes just minutes to prepare and is packed with fresh ingredients. This easy 7 Ingredient Crock Pot Black Bean Soup is made with, as the name describes, just seven real food ingredients. Each ingredient is probably already sitting in your fridge and pantry which means your familys black bean obsession can start today Not only is this soup made with just seven ingredients, its also a saute and dump in the crock pot recipe. The end result is a time saving, nourishing soup that packs fresh flavor with each new bite. Essentially, this soup is an effortless bowl of the best food ever black beans Top this soup with your favorite ingredients, and watch your family beg for more. So what are you waiting for TBextra virgin olive oilthis little addition isnt counted in the 7. Coconut oil or butter will also work just something to grease the pan and veggies. TBsaltreduce this amount if you plan to use broth and your broth includes salt. In a large skillet, over medium high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and red pepper. Saute the vegetables for 4 5 minutes, just until the onions are translucent. Add the minced garlic and stir for 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant. Cloves To Tablespoons Of Garlic here. Pour the black beans into the crock pot, followed by the the pepper and onion mixture. Add the salt and broth. Stir the soup ingredients to combine. Cook the soup in the crock pot for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high. Once the soup is done the beans are soft, stir in the 12 cup of cilantro. Originally, the recipe called for adding the cilantro before cooking the soup, but Ive found the best flavor comes from adding the cilantro after cooking the soup. If youd like, stir in the juice from one lime, too. Serve warm with fresh cilantro, sour cream, rice, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, or salsa this is where lots of additional flavor will come from. The soup alone is very basic and meant to be served with toppings. You can also drain a portion of the beans to use for nachos, quesadillas, or tacos. Find all my favorite kitchen tool essentials, here. Soaking Directions In a large bowl, soak 3 cups of dried back beans in 8 cups of water. Cover the bowl with a towel to keep bugs and dirt out. Soak the beans for 8 1. After the soaking, drain and rinse the beans with fresh water. You will have 3 cups of soaked black beans to add to the crock pot. More Real Food You May Like Easy Crock Pot Braised Shepherds Pie. Blueberry Surprise Oatmeal Pancakes. Weekly Habits to Make Real Food Affordable. If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a photo and hashtag it LIVESIMPLYBLOG. Id love to see what you makeBean Soup Crock Pot or Slow Cooker Recipe. One of the questions we receive the most is can I cook 1. BEAN SOUP beans in a crock pot or slow cookerThe answer is ABSOLUTELY Try this easy to follow recipe and you will have a pot full of 1. Bean Soup waiting for you after a day of activities. See cooking tips below the recipe for more info. 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