Serve this soup with minced red onion, sour cream, and hot sauce, if desired. If the soup becomes too thick as it sits, thin to the desired consistency with either water or broth.
1. Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add the onions, celery, carrots, garlic, cumin, pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until the vegetables are softened and lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Transfer the vegetables to the slow cooker insert and stir in the water, broth, black beans, ham hocks, and bay leaves until evenly combined. Cover and cook on low until the soup has thickened and the beans are tender, 8 to 10 hours. (Alternatively, cover and cook on high for 6 to 7 hours.)
3. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Remove the ham hocks and transfer them to a plate to cool. Meanwhile, puree 2 cups of the soup in a blender until smooth, then stir back into the slow cooker insert. When the hocks are cool enough to handle, remove any meat, discarding the skin, fat, and bones, and add the meat back to the soup. Stir in the cilantro, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
PREP-AHEAD TRIPS: You can store the following ingredients together:
1. Cook the vegetables as described in step 1, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerator.
2. Pick over and rinse the black beans and refrigerate.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (357g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 6 Servings | ||
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Calories: 341 | ||
Calories from Fat: 46 (13%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 5.1g | 7 % | |
Saturated Fat 0.6g | 3 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 1.5g | ||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
Sodium 321.2mg | 11 % | |
Potassium 1478.8mg | 39 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 57.2g | 17 % | |
Dietary Fiber 13.9g | 56 % | |
Sugars, other 43.3g | ||
Protein 19.4g | 28 % | |
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Calories per serving: 341
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