Hearty Black Bean Chowder - Crock Pot

Submitted by Brooke the Cook in

"I'm not really sure what makes a chowder a chowder, but this is thicker than soup and not as thick as stew.... so I'm calling it a chowder. Throw it all together and 8 hours later, it's done!"

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, do not rinse, drain
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 (14 ounce) can fat-free refried beans (the hot ones if you like spicy)
• 1 cup fat free chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian's)
• 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 6 tablespoons nonfat sour cream (optional)

directions

1. Combine everything EXCEPT cilantro and sour cream in crock-pot.
2. Cook on low for 8-9 hours. I like to turn crock-pot to high the last 20-30 minutes to allow soup to thicken.
3. If using, top with 1 tablespoon of sour cream and sprinkle with cilantro.

Reviews

[Sandy]

Thank you for sharing this easy and tasty recipe--I am sure I will make it again.

 

[SandwichQueen]

I made this on my stove and it turned out delicious! Will be making again!

 

[Starrynews]

Great dish! I added some minced garlic and chopped jalapeno pepper. It was very enjoyable. We also tried the leftovers over some leftover rice, and that was a great combo too. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Three Kids Make Me Crazy]

This was quick and easy, kids loved it. Instead of doing the crock pot I simmered it over medium heat on the stove. I didn't taste it, the three of them ate it all (they only weigh 110 lbs combined!) so it must have been really good. Thanks so much for a kid pleaser! I am a Marine wife, and when he's gone some nights it just seems like so much work to come up with dinners that make everyone happy!

 

[Andi Longmeadow Farm]

This is exactly what I needed today to make something so easy and so good that stopping off at a Chinese pick-up would of been harder and not as tasty as this. I followed this pretty much as close to the recipe as I could get. The only small changes I made was 1) instead of a can of diced tomatoes, mine had some zesty jalapeno's in them 2) and added some pre-cooked grilled chicken breasts - shredded. 3) Instead of frozen corn, I had a can of white corn with chipolte by *Jolly Green Giant* There was and there is no need to change anything ~ it's perfection plus! Great recipe that I will make again! Made for *Everyday is a Holiday* April 2010