Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup (Crock Pot)

An old standby.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 35 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb dried black beans
• 1⁄2 lb  diced ham
• 5  cups chicken broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 3⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

1. Soak beans overnight.
2. Drain and rinse.
3. Place in a pan, cover with water, and simmer on low for an hour.
4. Drain beans.
5. Place all ingredients except cornstarch in the crock pot.
6. Cook on high for 4 hours.
7. Use a slotted spoon to remove about 1 cup of cooked beans and ham.
8. Place them in a blender with a little bit of the broth and puree.
9. Return to crock pot.
10. Combine cornstarch with cold water in a bowl and mix.
11. Add to crock pot and mix.
12. Cook for an another 30 minutes or until broth thickens.