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Beef 'n' Black Bean Soup

By: Vickie Gibson 
"'I lead a busy life, so I'm always trying to come up with time-saving recipes,' relates Vickie Gibson of Gardendale, Alabama. 'This zippy and colorful soup is one of my husband's favorites. It has been a hit at family gatherings, too.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
6 Hrs
Ready In:
6 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 8 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
  • 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked rice

Directions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a slow cooker. Add the next 12 ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low; cook for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender. Add the beans and rice; cook 1 hour longer or until heated through.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving (prepared with lean ground beef) equals 213 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 819 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 16 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 lean meat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2006 by BARBARA JAYNE   view full review
Great recipe. My husband and I both loved the flavour. The only thing I did differently was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2007 by ELIZRA   view full review
Everyone I serve this to loves it. I omit the carrots and celery and green onions. I use one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2007 by REBEKAHMO   view full review
This soup is awesome! My picky kids loved it, veggies and all! Husband and I loved it too. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2007 by gencaf Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I have made this twice and hubby loves it. (Kids too picky for anything like this!)The second...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by Joleen   view full review
we really enjoyed this soup. I used up left over steak in this and it was even great the next...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2010 by carolyn s   view full review
I used this recipe as a base to use up left overs in my kitchen. I braised left over ny strip...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2011 by Jaree   view full review
Loved this! We did add a small can of black olives just because they needed to be used. Number...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2010 by GINNIE   view full review
Very Good-Easy nice to have cooked ahead and serve with fresh made bread for dinner night that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2009 by Tammy   view full review
Excellent recipe! Easy & quick. I added a can of corn for a sweet crunch. Next time I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2009 by PADutchGirl   view full review
A delish and filling dish. Just the right amount of spicy. The leftovers will go quickly.

 

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